Earth's Seasons and Equinoxes

Earth's Seasons and Equinoxes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explains Earth's atmosphere and the seasonal changes in both hemispheres due to Earth's tilt. It covers the four key positions of Earth: June solstice, September equinox, December solstice, and March equinox, detailing the effects on seasons in the northern and southern hemispheres.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video introduction?

The Earth's core and its layers

The Earth's tectonic plates

The Earth's atmosphere and seasonal changes

The Earth's magnetic field

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

It determines the Earth's orbit

It influences the seasons

It affects the Earth's gravity

It causes the Earth to rotate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During Position A in June, which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience?

Winter

Spring

Summer

Autumn

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In September, what happens during Position B?

The Northern Hemisphere experiences winter

The Earth is farthest from the sun

The equinox occurs, making day and night equal

The Earth is closest to the sun

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience during Position C in December?

Autumn

Summer

Spring

Winter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the season in the Northern Hemisphere during the December solstice?

Winter

Spring

Summer

Autumn

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main event during Position D in March?

The Earth is tilted away from the sun

The Earth is tilted towards the sun

The equinox occurs

The solstice occurs

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the March equinox, what happens to the length of day and night?

Day is shorter than night

Day and night are equal

Night is longer than day

Day is longer than night

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which hemisphere experiences spring during the March equinox?

Southern Hemisphere

Northern Hemisphere

Neither Hemisphere

Both Hemispheres