Earth's Tilt 1: The Reason for the Seasons

What is the main reason the bison is surprised when he visits his friend in Norway during the summer?

• It is too cold for summer.

• The sun is still visible at midnight.

• His friend is not home.

• He cannot find a place to sleep.

What month does the bison plan to visit his friend in Norway?

• March

• December

• June

• September

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun?

• One day

• One month

• One year

• One season

What is the angle of the Earth's tilt on its axis?

• 0 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

What is the name for the time of year when the Southern Hemisphere is tilted most towards the Sun?

• June Solstice

• December Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Autumn Equinox

What is the name for the time of year when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most towards the Sun?

• June Solstice

• December Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Autumn Equinox

What term describes how far north or south a location is from the Earth's Equator?

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Attitude

What is the special name for the circle of latitude located at 66.5 degrees North?

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Arctic Circle

• Antarctic Circle

During summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what happens to areas located above the Arctic Circle?

• They experience 24 hours of darkness.

• They have shorter days and longer nights.

• They receive 24 hours of sunlight.

• The sun sets earlier than usual.

During winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what happens to areas located above the Arctic Circle?

• They experience 24 hours of darkness.

• They have longer days and shorter nights.

• They receive 24 hours of sunlight.

• The sun rises earlier than usual.