WorksheetsSeasons
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Jerry – (summertime) I noticed last night at my baseball game that it didn’t get dark until the game was nearly over. When I play in September, it seems like the stadium lights come on early in the second inning. Why do you think that happens?
In the summertime Earth is closer to the Sun. That’s why it’s hotter and stays light longer.
In the summertime Earth is closer to the Sun. That’s why it’s hotter and stays light longer.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Jerry – (summertime) I noticed last night at my baseball game that it didn’t get dark until the game was nearly over. When I play in September, it seems like the stadium lights come on early in the second inning. Why do you think that happens?
The Earth is actually farther away from the Sun when it’s summer in the northern hemisphere. It doesn't have anything to do with the distance to the Sun.
The Earth is actually farther away from the Sun when it’s summer in the northern hemisphere. It doesn't have anything to do with the distance to the Sun.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Jerry – (summertime) I noticed last night at my baseball game that it didn’t get dark until the game was nearly over. When I play in September, it seems like the stadium lights come on early in the second inning. Why do you think that happens?
The Earth rotates slower in the summer months.
The Earth rotates slower in the summer months.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Jerry – (summertime) I noticed last night at my baseball game that it didn’t get dark until the game was nearly over. When I play in September, it seems like the stadium lights come on early in the second inning. Why do you think that happens?
The Earth revolves slower in the summer months.
The Earth revolves slower in the summer months.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Jerry – (summertime) I noticed last night at my baseball game that it didn’t get dark until the game was nearly over. When I play in September, it seems like the stadium lights come on early in the second inning. Why do you think that happens?
The Sun burns brighter in the summer months.
The Sun burns brighter in the summer months.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Jerry – (summertime) I noticed last night at my baseball game that it didn’t get dark until the game was nearly over. When I play in September, it seems like the stadium lights come on early in the second inning. Why do you think that happens?
The tilt of the Earth is what causes it to be lighter in the summer.
The tilt of the Earth is what causes it to be lighter in the summer.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Jerry – (summertime) I noticed last night at my baseball game that it didn’t get dark until the game was nearly over. When I play in September, it seems like the stadium lights come on early in the second inning. Why do you think that happens?
Every few months the Earth flips on its axis and that determines the seasons.
Every few months the Earth flips on its axis and that determines the seasons.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Jerry – (summertime) I noticed last night at my baseball game that it didn’t get dark until the game was nearly over. When I play in September, it seems like the stadium lights come on early in the second inning. Why do you think that happens?
The Earth is angled towards the Sun.
The Earth is angled towards the Sun.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Jerry – (summertime) I noticed last night at my baseball game that it didn’t get dark until the game was nearly over. When I play in September, it seems like the stadium lights come on early in the second inning. Why do you think that happens?
The Earth is angled away from the Sun.
The Earth is angled away from the Sun.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Jerry – (summertime) I noticed last night at my baseball game that it didn’t get dark until the game was nearly over. When I play in September, it seems like the stadium lights come on early in the second inning. Why do you think that happens?
The Earth is rotating on its axis.
The Earth is rotating on its axis.
a)
True
b)
False
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