Seasons Earth's Tilt

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365.25 days

• 12 months

What causes day and night on Earth?

• Earth's revolution around the sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• The position of the moon

• The tilt of Earth's axis

Why does the Northern Hemisphere have long days in summer?

• It is closer to the sun

• It is tilted more toward the sun

• The sun is bigger

• The moon is closer

What is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?

• Winter solstice

• Summer solstice

• Autumn equinox

• Spring equinox

When do equinoxes occur?

• When there are equal periods of darkness and daylight

• When the sun is closest to Earth

• When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun

• When the moon is full