WorksheetsMOTIONS OF THE EARTH
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why is the Equator warmest?
Because it is closest to the sun
Because it receives the most direct sunlight
Because no clouds form here
When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?
Winter
Spring
Fall
The reason we have seasons is because we get closer and farther to the sun.
TRUE
FALSE
Antarctica experiences six months of complete darkness during winter. What is the best explanation of this occurrence?
Earth’s tilt
Sun’s distance from Earth
Earth's rotation
The apparent rising and setting of the sun as seen from the Earth are caused by the _________
Rotation of the Sun
Revolution of the sun
Rotation of the Earth
Summer days are hotter than winter days because in summer___
Earth is closer to the sun
The sun gives off more energy
Earth northern axis is tilted toward the sun
What is the date of the Winter solstice in Northern Hemisphere?
June 21-22
December 21-22
September 21-22
What is an equinox?
When the sun is directly above Earth's equator
When the moon is directly about the Earth's equator
When the sun is directly below the earth's equator
Why is the Equator warmest?
Because it is closest to the sun
Because it receives the most direct sunlight
Because no clouds form here.
How many days does it take to go around the sun?
300 days
365 1/4 days
364 days
