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WorksheetsSeasons and Earth's Axis
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 20mins
What could be causing the regular change in temperature in space?
The tilt of the Earth's axis
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
Rohan says seasons change because Earth is closer to the Sun in summer and farther in winter. Why might Zoe and Noah disagree?
Because the tilt of the Earth's axis affects the heat we feel more than the distance
Because the Sun moves closer and farther away from the Earth
If it's summer in Michigan, what season will it be in Australia?
Winter
Spring
As the Earth revolves around the Sun, which direction does its axis point to?
It points towards the Sun
It points towards Polaris, the North Star
Samuel thinks the Earth's seasons are caused by the rotation of the Earth, while Lily believes it's due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. Who is correct?
Samuel, who thinks it's the rotation of the Earth
Lily, who believes it's the tilt of the Earth's axis
What would happen when the northern hemisphere of Earth tilts away from the Sun?
Earth receives indirect sunlight and temperatures become cooler.
Earth experiences no seasons.
What would be the result on a planet where the tilt of the axis is 0 degrees?
The rays from the Sun would hit all regions of the planet equally, causing no difference in sunlight distribution.
Only one hemisphere of the planet would experience seasons.
How does the tilt of Uranus' axis compare to that of Earth's?
Uranus does not have any tilt.
Uranus has a tilt of about 98 degrees.
How long would one day on Uranus last compared to Earth?
About the same as one Earth year.
Twice as long as one Earth year.
How many seasons are there in a year?
12
4
What is the main source of heat for our planet?
Sun
Moon
Who is correct? Aiden thinks we have seasons because of the tilt of Earth's axis, while Nora believes it's because Earth's orbit changes shape.
Aiden
Nora
Is Earth's orbit around the Sun a semi-circle or an ellipse?
Semi-circle
Ellipse
During which season is the Earth closest to the Sun in the northern hemisphere?
Winter
Summer
Who is correct if Emma thinks the Earth's axis is tilted at 90 degrees, while James believes it's 23.5 degrees?
Emma
James
The Earth's axis is always pointed at...
Vega
Polaris
Match the circle with the type of heat energy.
Why do seasons change on Earth?
The Earth is tilted 23.5° on its axis.
The Earth is a perfect sphere.
What is unique about the equator in terms of seasons?
It receives about 12 hours of sunlight every day.
It has the most extreme seasons.
Sophia thinks the poles remain cool because they are never in direct sunlight. Liam believes they receive more sunlight than the equator. Who is correct?
Sophia, who says they are never in direct sunlight.
Liam, who thinks they receive more sunlight than the equator.
Benjamin, Elijah, and Kai are on a winter expedition to a pole tilted away from the Sun. What phenomenon would they experience?
They would experience a day with no daylight.
They would be in sunlight all the time.
Who will feel warmer if their hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun: Olivia, Maya, or Noah?
The one standing on the hemisphere that is tilted towards the Sun.
The one standing on the hemisphere that is closer to the Sun.
Why do we have seasons on Earth?
Earth is closer to the Sun in summer than winter.
We receive direct and indirect sunlight during the seasons.
Earth is farther from the Sun in winter than summer.
The Earth is tilted.
How many seasons are experienced at the equator?
1
4
If Abigail at the North Pole experiences 24 hours of daylight, will Aiden at the South Pole have 24 hours of darkness?
True
False
Noah thinks the Earth takes 24 hours to rotate on its axis, while Emma believes it takes 48 hours. Who is correct?
Noah
Emma
Why does the length of the day change with the seasons?
The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun
The speed at which Earth spins on its axis
Why don't we feel the Earth spinning on its axis?
Is it because the Earth's spin doesn't affect gravity?
Or is it because our bodies are so used to the constant movement?
When should Scarlett and Mason plan their trip to the North Pole to experience continuous daylight?
From March to October
From June to December
Who is the Egyptian god who battles the demon of darkness each night?
Ra
Osiris
Who is correct? Evelyn says day and night are caused by the Earth’s revolution around the Sun, while Michael says it's due to the Earth’s rotation.
Evelyn: It's the Earth’s revolution around the Sun.
Michael: It's the Earth’s rotation.
The farther you travel from the equator, the ______ your days become in the summer and the ______ they become in the winter. What is observed?
longer, shorter
shorter, shorter
Would Mia, Benjamin, and Aiden see the Sun not setting at all between October 7th and March 4th at the North Pole?
True
False
Does the Sun not set at the South Pole between October 7th and March 4th?
True
False
Which force keeps you from flying off a spinning globe?
Friction
Gravity
