WorksheetsReason for the Seasons
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
In summer, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?
Away from the sun
Towards the sun
Perpendicular to the sun
Parallel to the sun
What season is depicted in the picture?
summer
winter
fall
spring
What happens when the area in which you live tilts towards the sun?
It is winter.
It is autumn.
It is summer.
It is spring.
Which movement of Earth causes day and night?
rotation
revolution
tilt
orbit
What would happen if Earth's axis was tilted more than 23.5 degrees?
Seasons would be more extreme.
There would be no seasons at all.
The length of days would remain unchanged.
The climate would become more stable.
How long does Earth take to make a complete rotation?
12 hours
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
If Earth rotated slower, we would have...
shorter days.
longer days.
no change in day length.
more frequent sunsets.
What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?
summer
winter
spring
autumn
What would seasons be like if Earth's axis were straight up and down?
There would be no seasons.
There would be four distinct seasons.
Seasons would be longer.
Seasons would be shorter.
Why is it warmer in the summer?
More direct light from Earth's tilt
Less cloud cover in summer months
Increased humidity levels
Longer daylight hours
Which seasons have an equal amount of daylight and darkness?
Spring and Fall
Winter and Summer
Winter and Spring
Summer and Fall
Earth's axis is tilted at -
22.5 degrees
23.5 degrees
24.5 degrees
25.5 degrees
What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?
It is summer.
It is autumn.
It is winter.
It is spring.
What is Earth's annual motion around the sun called?
Rotation
Revolution
Orbiting
Translation
Why do globes lean sideways?
To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
To show the rotation of the Earth.
To represent the equator more accurately.
To illustrate the movement of tectonic plates.
Objects appear to move from east to west because Earth turns from _______ to ________.
North to South
East to West
West to East
South to North
__________ happens as we begin to turn towards the sun.
Sunset
Noon
Sunrise
Dawn
What is the shortest day of the year?
summer solstice
autumn equinox
winter solstice
spring equinox
Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?
The equator always receives direct sunlight.
The area has a high altitude.
The region experiences frequent volcanic activity.
The area is covered in ice year-round.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?
Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
