Understanding Earth's Seasons

Understanding Earth's Seasons

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video explains how Earth's tilt causes different seasons around the world. It highlights that the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when tilted towards the Sun in June, while the Southern Hemisphere has summer in December. The video also explores seasonal differences in Australia, equatorial cities like Esmeraldas, and Seattle, Washington. It emphasizes that while equatorial regions have consistent weather, other areas experience distinct seasonal changes.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the occurrence of different seasons on Earth?

The shape of Earth's orbit

The rotation speed of Earth

The tilt of the Earth

The distance of Earth from the Sun

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the degree of Earth's tilt that affects the seasons?

15 degrees

23.5 degrees

45 degrees

30 degrees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which month is the Northern Hemisphere tilted towards the Sun?

December

March

September

June

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which hemisphere experiences summer during December?

Northern Hemisphere

Southern Hemisphere

Both Hemispheres

Neither Hemisphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which months does Australia experience winter?

June, July, August

March, April, May

December, January, February

September, October, November

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of equatorial cities like Esmeraldas, Ecuador?

They have very cold winters

They experience constant weather year-round

They are farthest from the Sun

They have extreme seasonal changes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is mentioned as an example of a Northern Hemisphere location?

Seattle, Washington

Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Cape Town, South Africa

Sydney, Australia

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical temperature range in Esmeraldas, Ecuador?

Below 50 degrees

Below 60 degrees

Below 70 degrees

Below 80 degrees