Seasons and Earth's Tilt

What is the main reason Earth experiences different seasons throughout the year?

• The distance from the Sun changes greatly

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The speed of Earth's rotation

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Which term describes the imaginary line that Earth spins around, causing day and night?

• Equator

• Orbit

• Axis

• Hemisphere

How many degrees is Earth’s axis tilted from vertical?

During which month does the Northern Hemisphere experience the most direct sunlight?

• December

• March

• June

• September

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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Which of the following best describes why the equator is warmer than the poles?

• The equator is closer to the Sun

• The equator receives more direct sunlight

• The poles have more land

• The poles rotate faster

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What is the name for the two times each year when day and night are of equal length?

• Solstice

• Equinox

• Eclipse

• Perihelion

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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What causes the length of daylight to change throughout the year?

• The Sun’s size changes

• The tilt of Earth’s axis

• The Moon’s orbit

• The speed of Earth’s rotation

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Which of the following is true about the distribution of sunlight during a solstice?

• Both hemispheres receive equal sunlight

• One hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight

• The Sun is directly over the equator

• There is no sunlight at the poles

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