Free Printable Seasons

1.

What are the reasons for the season?

a)

Earth's tilt & rotation

b)

Earth's tilt & revolution

c)

Earth's rotation & rovolution

d)

Earth's tilt & resolution

2.

Which season will have the same amount of daylight hours?

a)

Spring & Fall

b)

Winter & Summer

c)

None of the seasons have equal daylight hours

d)

All are equal

3.

Because of the direction that the Earth rotates on it's axis, what direction do objects appear to move across the sky?

a)

north to south

b)

south to north

c)

east to west

d)

west to east

4.

Where is the sun directly overhead on December 21?

a)

The Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees S)

b)

The south pole

c)

The Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees N)

d)

The equator

5.

Where is the sun directly overhead on June 21?

a)

The Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees S)

b)

The north pole

c)

The Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees N)

d)

The equator

6.

Which date is represented by the diagram?

a)

March 21

b)

June 21

c)

September 21

d)

December 21

7.

Where is the sun directly overhead on March 21?

a)

The Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees S)

b)

The north pole

c)

The Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees N)

d)

The equator

8.

What season in the northern hemisphere is represented at point B?

a)

Winter

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Fall

9.

What equation is used to determine Earth's rate of rotation?

a)

360 degrees / 365 days

b)

24 hours / 360 degrees

c)

360 degrees / 24 hours

d)

24 hours / 365 days

10.

What time is at position 1?

a)

12 p.m. (noon)

b)

9 a.m.

c)

3 p.m.

d)

6 a.m.

11.

Which date is represented by the diagram?

a)

March 21

b)

June 21

c)

September 21

d)

December 21

12.

What equation is used to determine Earth's rate of revolution?

a)

360 degrees / 365 days

b)

24 hours / 360 degrees

c)

360 degrees / 24 hours

d)

24 hours / 365 days

13.

What season, in the Northern hemisphere, is represented at point D?

a)

Winter

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Fall

14.

On which day do observers in New York State experience the greatest duration of insolation?

a)

March 21

b)

June 21

c)

September 23

d)

December 21

15.

What time is at position 3?

a)

12 p.m. (noon)

b)

9 a.m.

c)

3 p.m.

d)

6 p.m.

16.

How many degrees per hour does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

a)

41 degrees

b)

23.5 degrees

c)

90 degrees

d)

15 degrees

17.

Very cold climates occur at Earth’s North and South Poles because the polar regions

a)

are usually farthest from the Sun

b)

absorb the greatest amount of insolation

c)

receive the most hours of daylight

d)

receive low-angle insolation

18.

On which day of the year would the intensity of insolation at Kingston, New York, most likely be greatest?

a)

March 21

b)

June 21

c)

September 21

d)

December 21

19.

Locations in the Northern Hemisphere are warmest in summer because sunlight in summer is

a)

least intense and of shortest duration

b)

least intense and of longest duration

c)

most intense and of shortest duration

d)

most intense and of longest duration

20.

State the day represented by Sun's Path Z.

a)

September 23

b)

December 21

c)

March 20

d)

June 21

21.

What time of the day is represented by the location of the Sun on the diagram?

a)

6 AM

b)

9 AM

c)

12 PM

d)

6 PM

22.

What Latitude experiences direct Sun Rays on December 21st?

a)

23.5°N

b)

0° (Equator)

c)

23.5° S

d)

66.5° S

23.

Earth's axis is tilted at -

a)

23.5 degrees

b)

33.5 degrees

c)

28 degrees

d)

90 degrees

24.

The diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun as seen by an observer at 65° N on March 21. The Sun's position shown in the diagram was observed closest to which time of day?

a)

9am

b)

12pm

c)

3pm

d)

6pm

25.

The model shows the apparent path of the Sun as seen by an observer in New York State on the first day of one of the four seasons.

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Fall

d)

Winter

26.

What would most likely happen to New York State's summer and winter temperatures if the tilt of Earth's axis increased from 23.5° to 30°?

a)

Both the summers and winters would become cooler.

b)

Both the summers and winters would become warmer.

c)

The summers would become cooler and the winters would become warmer

d)

The summers would become warmer and the winters would become cooler.

27.

The diagram represents the horizon and the Sun's apparent paths, A, B, and C, on three different dates, as viewed from the same location in New York State. Which table correctly shows the dates on which the apparent paths of the Sun were observed?

a)

b)

c)

d)

28.

When Earth is closest (at perihelion) to the Sun, which season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

summer

b)

winter

c)

fall

d)

spring

29.

A tree in New York State casts a shadow as shown in the diagram below.

What time of day and season are represented by the diagram?

a)

early morning in winter

b)

late afternoon in winter

c)

early morning in summer

d)

late afternoon in summer

30.

Which location (letter) represents March 21?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

31.

How many hours occurred between sunrise and solar noon on September 23?

a)

6 hours

b)

12 hours

c)

24 hours

d)

8 hours

32.

For an observer in Freeport, NY in what direction will sunrise occur on June 21?

a)

north of due west

b)

south of due east

c)

north of due east

d)

south of due west

33.

Which motion causes the observer to see different constellations at midnight on July 7 compared to midnight on January 3?

a)

rotation of the Earth on its axis

b)

revolution of Earth in its orbit

c)

rotation of the stars in the constellations

d)

rotation of the sun around the earth

34.

The diagram represents a view of Earth from above the North Pole, showing longitude lines at 15 degree intervals. Letters A and B represent surface locations on the equator.

Check off 2 possible dates represented by this diagram,

a)

March 21

b)

December 21

c)

September 23

d)

June 21

35.

Positions 1, 2, and 3 in the diagram below represent the noon Sun above the horizon on three different days during the year, as viewed from Binghamton, NY. At which position was the noon Sun on January 21, as viewed from Binghamton?

a)

between position 2 and position 3

b)

above position 1

c)

below position 3

d)

between position 1 and position 3

36.

Identify the season when the earth is at aphelion?

a)

winter

b)

fall

c)

summer

d)

spring

37.

Describe the change that takes place in the apparent size of the Sun, as viewed from Earth, as Earth moves from perihelion to aphelion.

a)

The sun appears to get larger.

b)

The sun never changes in apparent size.

c)

The sun appears to get smaller.

d)

The sun can be seen during day and night.

38.

The map below shows four locations, A, B, C, and D, on the continent of South America.

Which location is the first to experience sunset on September 23?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

39.

Which diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun on March 21 for an observer at the equator?

a)

b)

c)

d)

40.

Which location receives 24 hours of daylight on December 21?

a)

90 degrees North

b)

90 degrees South

c)

41 degrees North

d)

0 degrees- Equator

41.

Which location on earth receives 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night all year long?

a)

90 degrees North

b)

90 degrees South

c)

41 degrees North

d)

0 degrees- Equator

42.

The diagram below represents Earth as viewed from space. Letter A represents the angle of tilt of Earth's rotational axis. Line XY is perpendicular to the plane of Earth's orbit.

What is the value of the angle represented by letter A?

a)

23.5 degrees

b)

15 degrees

c)

66.5 degrees

d)

90 degrees

43.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the intensity of insolation (sunlight) during the year is greatest when

a)

shadow C' is shortest

b)

shadow A' is longest

c)

shadow D' is longest

d)

shadow E' is shortest

44.

For an observer in the Northern Hemisphere- from September 23 to December 20, the length of the shadow at noon will

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

remain the same

45.

Which change in seasons occurs in the Northern Hemisphere at position D?

a)

Fall is ending and winter is beginning.

b)

Winter is ending and spring is beginning.

c)

Summer is ending and fall is beginning

d)

Spring is ending and summer is beginning

46.

Which diagram correctly shows the directions of Earth's revolution and rotation?

a)

b)

c)

d)

47.

What is the primary reason each city's duration of daylight hours changes throughout the year?

a)

Earth's rotation rate is 15° per day

b)

Earth's axis is tilted 23.5° to the plane of its orbit.

c)

The cities are located at different elevations.

d)

The cities are located at different longitudes

48.

The diagram below represents the apparent path of the Sun as seen by an observer at 65° N on March 21.

The Sun's position shown in the diagram was observed closest to which time of day?

a)

9 AM

b)

3 PM

c)

6 PM

d)

11 AM

49.

What season is beginning in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

summer

b)

fall

c)

winter

d)

spring

50.

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

a)

The equator rotates slower than the poles.

b)

The equator remains the same distance from the sun.

c)

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

d)

The equator has 18 hour days.

51.

Which diagram best represents the apparent path of the Sun on June 21 in the N Hemisphere?

a)

b)

c)

d)

52.

Sunlight hits the ground at a 90 degree angle

a)

Intensity of rays

b)

Direct ray

c)

Slanted ray

d)

Duration of insolation

53.

In the summer many people enjoy going to the beach. There is a beautiful beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

How many hours (h) of daylight are received at the Arctic Circle when Earth is at position A?

a)

0hrs

b)

12hrs

c)

18hrs

d)

24hrs

55.

The diagram below represents the apparent positions of the Big Dipper, with respect to Polaris, as seen by an observer in New York State at midnight on the first day of summer and on the first day of winter.
The change in the apparent position of the Big Dipper between the first day of summer and the first day of winter is best explained by Earth

a)

rotating for 12 hours

b)

rotating for 1 day

c)

revolving for 6 months

d)

revolving for 1 year

56.

Base your answers on the diagram, which shows the tilt of Earth on its axis in relation to the Sun on one particular day. Points A through E are locations on Earth’s surface. Point D is located in New York State. The dashed line represents Earth’s axis.

Which diagram best represents the angle of the Sun’s rays received at location C at noon on this day?

a)

b)

c)

d)

57.

Base your answers on the diagram, which shows the tilt of Earth on its axis in relation to the Sun on one particular day. Points A through E are locations on Earth’s surface. Point D is located in New York State. The dashed line represents Earth’s axis.

What is the latitude of location A?

a)

0°

b)

23 1/2 ° N

c)

63 1/2 ° S

d)

90° N

58.

Base your answers on the diagram, which shows the tilt of Earth on its axis in relation to the Sun on one particular day. Points A through E are locations on Earth’s surface. Point D is located in New York State. The dashed line represents Earth’s axis.

On this day, which location has the greatest number of hours of daylight?

a)

E

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

59.

Base your answer on the diagram, which represents the position of the Sun with respect to Earth’s surface at solar noon on certain dates. The latitudes of six locations on the same line of longitude are shown. The observer is located at 42° N in New York State. The date for the Sun at position A has been deliberately left blank.

At which New York State location could the observer be located?

a)

Plattsburgh

b)

Mount Marcy

c)

New York City

d)

Slide Mountain

60.

Base your answer on the diagram, which represents the position of the Sun with respect to Earth’s surface at solar noon on certain dates. The latitudes of six locations on the same line of longitude are shown. The observer is located at 42° N in New York State. The date for the Sun at position A has been deliberately left blank.

When the Sun is at position A, which latitude receives the most direct rays of the Sun?

a)

Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N)

b)

Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S)

c)

Equator (0°)

d)

Antarctic Circle (66.5° S)

61.

Base your answer on the diagram, which represents the position of the Sun with respect to Earth’s surface at solar noon on certain dates. The latitudes of six locations on the same line of longitude are shown. The observer is located at 42° N in New York State. The date for the Sun at position A has been deliberately left blank.

When the Sun is at the March 21 position, New York State will usually have

a)

longer days than nights

b)

12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness

c)

the lowest annual altitude of the Sun at solar noon

d)

the highest annual altitude of the Sun at solar noon

62.

Base your answer on the diagram, which shows a model of the apparent path and position of the Sun in relation to an observer at four different locations, A, B, C, and D, on Earth’s surface on the dates indicated. The zenith (z) and the actual position of the Sun in the model at the time of the observation are shown. [The zenith is the point directly over the observer.]

According to the Sun’s actual position shown in the diagrams, the most intense insolation is being received by the observer at location

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

63.

Base your answer on the diagram, which shows a model of the apparent path and position of the Sun in relation to an observer at four different locations, A, B, C, and D, on Earth’s surface on the dates indicated. The zenith (z) and the actual position of the Sun in the model at the time of the observation are shown. [The zenith is the point directly over the observer.]

Where on Earth’s surface is the observer at location C located?

a)

at the Equator

b)

at the South Pole

c)

at the North Pole

d)

in Oswego, New York

64.

Base your answer on the diagram, which shows a model of the apparent path and position of the Sun in relation to an observer at four different locations, A, B, C, and D, on Earth’s surface on the dates indicated. The zenith (z) and the actual position of the Sun in the model at the time of the observation are shown. [The zenith is the point directly over the observer.]

From sunrise to sunset at location B, the length of the observer’s shadow will

a)

increase, only

b)

decrease, only

c)

increase, then decrease

d)

decrease, then increase

65.

Base your answer on the diagram, which shows sunlight entering a room through the same window at three different times on the same winter day.

The apparent change in the Sun’s position shown in the diagram is best explained by

a)

the Sun rotating at a rate of 15° per hour

b)

Earth rotating at a rate of 15° per hour

c)

the Sun’s axis tilted at an angle of 23.5 °

d)

Earth’s axis tilted at an angle of 23.5 °

66.

Base your answer on the diagram, which shows sunlight entering a room through the same window at three different times on the same winter day.

This room is located in a building in New York State. On which side of the building is the window located?

a)

north

b)

south

c)

west

d)

east

67.

Base your answer on the diagram, which shows the angle of the Sun’s noontime rays received at different Earth latitudes on May 1.

Which changes can be expected to occur at 45° N over the next 30 days?

a)

The duration of insolation will decrease and the temperature will decrease.

b)

The duration of insolation will decrease and the temperature will increase.

c)

The duration of insolation will increase and the temperature will decrease.

d)

The duration of insolation will increase and the temperature will increase.

68.

Base your answer on the diagram, which shows the angle of the Sun’s noontime rays received at different Earth latitudes on May 1.

At which latitude can the noontime Sun be observed in the northern part of the sky?

a)

0°

b)

30° N

c)

60° N

d)

90° N

69.

Which model best represents the apparent path of the Sun observed at various times during the year at the Equator?

a)

b)

c)

d)

70.

How many times will the Sun’s perpendicular rays cross Earth’s Equator between March 1 of one year and March 1 of the next year?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

71.

Base your answers on the diagram and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram shows a pin perpendicular to a card. The card was placed outdoors in the sunlight on a horizontal surface. The positions of the pin’s shadow on the card were recorded several times on March 21 by an observer in New York State.

Which diagram best represents the length of the pin’s shadow at 2 p.m. on March 21?

a)

b)

c)

d)

72.

Base your answers on the diagram and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram shows a pin perpendicular to a card. The card was placed outdoors in the sunlight on a horizontal surface. The positions of the pin’s shadow on the card were recorded several times on March 21 by an observer in New York State.

The changing location of the pin’s shadow on March 21 is caused by

a)

the Sun’s rotation

b)

the Sun’s revolution

c)

Earth’s rotation

d)

Earth’s revolution

73.

The intensity of insolation at solar noon from November 1 to February 1 in New York State will

a)

decrease, only

b)

increase, only

c)

decrease, then increase

d)

increase, then decrease

74.

In New York State, the number of hours of daylight each day increases continuously from

a)

March 1 to May 1

b)

June 1 to August 1

c)

September 1 to November 1

d)

December 1 to February 1

75.

What happens to the angle of insolation between 6 am and solar noon?

a)

it decreases

b)

it increases

c)

it remains the same

d)

it increases then decreases

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