Seasons Review

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

• Summer
• Winter
• Spring
• Fall

Which climate zone receives the most direct sunlight?

• Polar
• Temperate
• Tropical

What is letter B's Equinox date (hint:  it marks fall) ?

• June 21
• December 21
• March 21
• September 21

In the summer many people enjoy going to the beach. There is a beautiful beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• The equator rotates slower than the poles.
• The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
• The equator always receives direct sunlight.
• The equator has 18 hour days.

Which season has the least amount of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer 
• Fall

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

At position C, which hemisphere would have winter?

• Northern hemisphere
• Southern hemisphere

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

• vernal equinox
• axis
• solar eclipse
• solar flare

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.