Seasons and Tides: Earth and Moon

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The distance between Earth and the sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The shape of Earth's orbit

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If Earth's axis were not tilted, what would happen to the seasons?

• There would be no seasons

• There would be more seasons

• The seasons would be longer

• The seasons would be shorter

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When is it winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

• When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun

• When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun

• When the sun is closest to Earth

• When the sun is farthest from Earth

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What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

• The sun's heat

• The moon's gravity

• The wind

• Earth's rotation

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How many high tides do most coastal areas experience each day?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

When do the highest tides, called spring tides, occur?

• During first and third quarter moons

• During full and new moons

• Every day at noon

• Only in summer

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What are tides with the lowest?

• Spring tides

• Neap tides

• Solar tides

• Lunar tides

During which season does the Northern Hemisphere have the longest days?

• Winter

• Summer

• Fall

• Spring

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If it is spring in North America, what season is it in South America?

• Winter

• Fall

• Summer

• Spring

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What causes spring tides to be higher than normal?

• The sun and moon pull together

• The sun and moon pull against each other

• The wind is stronger

• The Earth spins faster

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