Seasons

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when the Earth is in this position?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• vernal equinox
• axis
• solar eclipse
• solar flare

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

At position A, in the Northern hemisphere it would be _____?

• Summer
• Winter
• Spring
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is an Equinox

• Full tilt toward sun

• Full tilt away from sun

• Shortest day

• Equal day and night

At position D in the Northern hemisphere it would be _____?

• Summer
• Winter
• Spring
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

At which angle is the light more concentrated?

• a
• b

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which Northern Hemisphere season is represented by this diagram?

• Fall

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which location appears to be receiving more direct (and thus intense) insolation?

• a

• b

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which  of the following best describes the tilt of the earth during the spring and fall equinoxes?

• The earth is tilted away from the sun (Northern hemisphere)
• The earth is tilted neither toward or away from the sun (tilt is side to side)
• The earth is tilted toward the sun (Northern hemisphere)
• The earth is not tilted during spring and fall

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