Seasons and Earth's Tilt

What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?

• They mark the equator of the Earth.

• They are the points where the sun is always shining.

• They mark the furthest points north and south where the sun can be directly overhead.

• They indicate the boundaries of the polar regions.

What is the difference between summer and winter solstice?

• Summer solstice has the longest day, while winter solstice has the shortest day.

• Summer solstice occurs in December, while winter solstice occurs in June.

• Both solstices have equal day length.

• Winter solstice has the longest day, while summer solstice has the shortest day.

What is the role of the sun in the Earth's climate?

• The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and climate.

• The sun cools the Earth by reflecting sunlight.

• The sun has no impact on the Earth's climate.

• The sun creates clouds that block heat from the Earth.

What is the main reason the area around the equator stays the same temperature all year?

• The equator always receives direct sunlight.

• The area has a high altitude.

• The region experiences frequent volcanic activity.

• The ocean currents are always warm.

What is an equinox?

• A time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

• A period of the year when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

• A season characterized by the longest days and shortest nights.

• A celestial event marking the start of winter.

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the Northern Hemisphere during summer?

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, receiving more direct sunlight.

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, resulting in cooler temperatures.

• The Northern Hemisphere experiences longer nights due to the tilt.

• The Northern Hemisphere receives less sunlight, leading to shorter days.

What is the importance of understanding Earth's tilt and seasons?

• It helps explain climate patterns, agricultural cycles, and animal behaviors.

• It determines the length of day and night throughout the year.

• It influences ocean currents and weather patterns.

• It affects the gravitational pull of the moon on Earth.

How do the seasons differ in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

• Both hemispheres experience the same seasons simultaneously.

• The Southern Hemisphere has more extreme seasons than the Northern Hemisphere.

• The Northern Hemisphere has two additional seasons compared to the Southern Hemisphere.

How is the Earth's tilt described during the spring and fall equinoxes?

• The earth is tilted toward the sun.

• The earth is tilted away from the sun.

• The earth is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun (tilt is side to side).

• The earth is tilted at a 45-degree angle.

What is the angle of the Earth's axis tilt?

• 22.1 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 24.7 degrees

• 21.3 degrees