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Movimiento de la Tierra y las Estaciones

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

a)

1 week

b)

1 month

c)

24 hours

d)

365 days and 6 hours

2.

What causes the seasons on Earth?

a)

The amount of water on Earth

b)

The distance to the Sun

c)

The speed of the Earth

d)

The tilt of Earth's axis of rotation

3.

Why is there less daylight during the winter in the northern hemisphere?

a)

There are more clouds in winter

b)

The Earth moves away from the Sun

c)

The Sun sets earlier

d)

The Sun's rays arrive at an angle and provide less heat

4.

What happens in the southern hemisphere when it is summer in the northern hemisphere?

a)

It has the same seasons

b)

It is spring

c)

It is winter

d)

There is no difference

5.

Why are there more hours of daylight during the summer in the northern hemisphere?

a)

The Sun shines brighter

b)

The Sun's rays arrive less inclined and give more heat

c)

Earth gets closer to the Sun

d)

There are more days in summer

6.

During which season in the northern hemisphere is the Earth farthest from the Sun?

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Fall

d)

Winter

7.

What effect does the tilt of the Earth's axis have on the length of daylight hours?

a)

It has no effect

b)

It causes longer days in summer and shorter days in winter

c)

It causes shorter days in summer and longer days in winter

d)

It causes equal day and night throughout the year