Earth's Seasons and Solar Patterns

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Earth's tilt on its axis

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The Earth's shape

When does the Northern Hemisphere experience its summer solstice?

• March 21st

• June 21st

• September 21st

• December 21st

Why does the hemisphere tilted towards the Sun experience warmer temperatures?

• It is closer to the Sun

• Sunlight travels more directly to the Earth's surface

• The Earth's rotation is faster

• The atmosphere is thinner

What happens at the equator in terms of seasons?

• There are four distinct seasons

• There are no seasons

• There is only summer

• There is only winter

What occurs at the poles during midwinter?

• Continuous daylight

• No daylight at all

• Longer days and shorter nights

• Warmer temperatures