Understanding Earth's Tilt and Seasons

What is the main reason for Earth's seasons?

• Earth's tilt on its axis

• Earth's distance from the sun

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The speed of Earth's rotation

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What is Earth's axis?

• A line from the equator to the moon

• A line from the North Pole to the equator

• A line from the equator to the sun

• A line from the North Pole to the South Pole

What is the name of the object that is thought to have hit Earth and caused its tilt?

• Titan

• Luna

• Theia

• Apollo

When is the Northern Hemisphere tilted towards the sun?

• June

• March

• September

• December

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Why is it summer in the Northern Hemisphere in June?

• The moon is closer to Earth

• Earth spins faster

• The sun's rays hit more directly

• The sun is closer to Earth

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What happens to Earth's axis as it orbits the sun?

• It tilts more

• It becomes straight

• It points in the same direction

• It changes direction

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How does Earth's distance from the sun affect the seasons?

• It determines the length of the seasons

• It has little effect on the seasons

• It causes the seasons to reverse

• It causes extreme temperature changes

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

• A square

• A perfect circle

• An ellipse

• A triangle

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on day and night?

• It causes longer days in summer

• It causes day and night to occur

• It causes equal day and night all year

• It causes longer days in winter

What is the relationship between Earth's tilt and the moon's formation?

• The moon's formation caused the tilt

• The impact that caused the tilt also led to the moon's formation

• There is no relationship

• The tilt caused the moon to form