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WorksheetsSeason, Earth's Tilt, Equinox, Solstice Q's
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?
a)
It is summer.
b)
It is spring.
c)
It is winter.
d)
It is fall.
2.
Why is the Equator warmest?
a)
Because it is closest to the sun.
b)
Because it receives the most direct sunlight
c)
Because no clouds form here.
d)
Because it is far from the sun
3.
The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.
a)
23.5
b)
25.3
c)
30.2
d)
24
4.
When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Fall
d)
Summer
5.
How many planets are in the solar system?
a)
6
b)
10
c)
9
d)
8
6.
What is the date of the Winter solstice?
a)
June 21-22
b)
September 21-22
c)
December 21-22
d)
September 20-23
7.
What is an equinox?
a)
When the sun is directly above Earth's equator
b)
When the moon is directly about the Earth's equator
c)
When the Earth is directly above the Earth's equator
d)
When the sun is directly below the earth's equator
8.
What is the date of the Summer solstice?
a)
June 21-22
b)
September 21-22
c)
December 21-22
d)
April 16-18
9.
How many days does it take to go around the sun?
a)
300 days
b)
365 1/4 days
c)
3000 days
d)
364
10.
The reason we have seasons is because we get closer and farther to the sun.
a)
True
b)
False
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