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WorksheetsEarth-Sun Open Notes Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following is NOT true of Earth-Sun relationships?
One full revolution takes 365 and 1/4 days.
Earth’s 24 hour rotation creates our days and nights.
The earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5˚.
All hemispheres experience the same season at the same time.
The seasons we experience are a result of:
The earth traveling closer to the sun during certain times of year.
The earth’s rotation and orbit.
The earth’s revolution and its tilt in relation to the Sun.
The earth’s interactions with other nearby planets.
Where do the sun’s direct rays strike at point A on the diagram?
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
What season is starting in the northern hemisphere at point B on the diagram?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
What month is it at point C on the diagram?
March
June
September
December
What is the name of the day in the southern hemisphere at point D on the diagram?
summer solstice
winter solstice
vernal equinox
autumnal equinox
Where are the sun’s direct rays striking at point D on the diagram?
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
What season is starting in the northern hemisphere at point C on the diagram?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
What month is it at point B on the diagram?
March
June
September
December
What is the name of the day in the southern hemisphere at point A on the diagram?
summer solstice
winter solstice
vernal equinox
autumnal equinox
If it is Spring in San Antonio, Texas, what season is it in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
If it is Winter in London, England what season is it in Paris, France?
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
