Understanding Seasons Quiz

Why does the Earth have different seasons?

• Because the Sun moves around the Earth

• Because the Earth is flat

• Because the Earth’s axis is tilted while it orbits the Sun

• Because of the Moon’s gravity

If the northern hemisphere is in summer, the southern hemisphere is in ______.

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn

• Rainy season

What causes winter to be colder than summer?

• The Earth moves faster in winter

• The Sun is smaller in winter

• The sunlight hits the Earth at a lower angle

• The Moon blocks the sunlight

Which of the following sentences shows *cause and effect* correctly?

• It’s summer, so people wear warm jackets.

• It’s winter, so people stay indoors to keep warm.

• It’s spring, so people eat hot soup.

• It’s autumn, so people go swimming.

If flowers are blooming and the weather is mild, it is most likely ______.

• Winter

• Summer

• Autumn

• Spring

When the temperature drops below zero, what happens to water?

• It evaporates

• It freezes

• It rains

• It disappears

Which season has the shortest daylight hours?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

If there is snow on the ground but trees have no leaves, what can you infer?

• It’s spring

• It’s autumn

• It’s winter

• It’s summer

Why do farmers prefer autumn?

• They plant new seeds

• They harvest their crops

• They go on vacation

• They move to the city

Which of these natural events happens most during spring?

• Hurricanes

• Flower blooming

• Drought

• Snowstorms