Fall: What Causes Fall?

Fall: What Causes Fall?

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Science, Geography, Biology, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explains how the Earth's tilt and orbit around the sun cause seasonal changes. As Earth tilts away from the sun, the Northern Hemisphere experiences fall, leading to cooler weather and shorter days due to reduced sunlight. This change in sunlight affects the overall temperature, making it decrease during fall.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the weather and daylight during fall?

The weather gets warmer and daylight increases.

The weather gets cooler and daylight decreases.

The weather remains the same and daylight remains constant.

The weather gets cooler and daylight increases.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the shape of Earth and how does it move in space?

Earth is flat and moves in a straight line.

Earth is spherical and moves in a circular orbit.

Earth is spherical and moves in an elliptical orbit.

Earth is flat and moves in an elliptical orbit.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Earth's axis tilt?

It causes the Earth to spin faster.

It has no effect on Earth's climate.

It causes the Earth to move closer to the sun.

It affects the seasons by changing the amount of sunlight received.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the position of Earth change from summer to fall?

Earth tilts towards the sun.

Earth tilts away from the sun.

Earth remains in the same position.

Earth moves closer to the sun.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

It receives more sunlight and days get shorter.

It receives more sunlight and days get longer.

It receives less sunlight and days get shorter.

It receives the same amount of sunlight and days remain the same length.