Seasons Notes Quiz

What is the term used for when day and night are of equal length?

• Solstice

• Equinox

• Eclipse

• Full Moon

What is the main characteristic of a solstice?

• The Earth is not tilted

• The Earth's tilt is at its maximum or minimum angle relative to the Sun

• The Earth is closest to the Sun

• The Earth is farthest from the Sun

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The shape of Earth's orbit

How many days does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 365.25 days

• 12 months

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circular

• Square

• Ellipse (oval)

• Triangle

During the December Solstice, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere during the March Equinox?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

Which hemisphere receives more direct sunlight during the summer solstice?

• The hemisphere tilted away from the Sun

• The hemisphere facing the Sun

• Both hemispheres equally

• Neither hemisphere

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365.25 days

• 30 days

What happens during an equinox?

• The Earth is tilted towards the Sun

• The Earth is tilted away from the Sun

• The day and night are approximately the same length

• The day is longer than the night