Understanding Earth's Seasons and Tilt

What causes the change in seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• Earth's tilt on its axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The shape of Earth's orbit

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

Why does the part of Earth tilted towards the Sun have longer days?

• The Sun is closer to Earth

• Sunlight travels more directly to the surface

• The Earth spins faster

• The atmosphere is thicker

What causes the seasons to change 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

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

Why are days longer during the summer?

• The Earth spins faster

• The hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun

• The Sun is closer to Earth

• The Earth moves slower in its orbit

What happens at the poles during midwinter?

• The Sun never sets

• There is no daylight

• The Sun is directly overhead

• There are 12 hours of daylight

What causes the 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 degrees is the Earth tilted on its axis?

• 15 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

What happens in the Northern Hemisphere on June 21st?

• Winter solstice

• Spring equinox

• Summer solstice

• Autumn equinox