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Tilt Happens: Science of Changing Seasons

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What causes the change in seasons on Earth?

a)

Earth's distance from the Sun

b)

Earth's axial tilt

c)

The Moon's orbit

d)

Solar flares

2.

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when Earth is tilted away from the Sun?

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Autumn

d)

Winter

3.

What is the term for the longest day of the year?

a)

Equinox

b)

Solstice

c)

Aphelion

d)

Perihelion

4.

Why do leaves change color in autumn?

a)

Trees get embarrassed

b)

Chlorophyll breaks down

c)

The Moon affects them

d)

They absorb more sunlight

5.

What’s a common sign that autumn has arrived?

a)

Flowers bloom

b)

Leaves fall

c)

Days get longer

d)

Temperatures rise

6.

What do people traditionally do during spring cleaning?

a)

Decorate trees

b)

Eat candy

c)

Clean their homes

d)

Go skiing

7.

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

a)

Prime Meridian

b)

Equator

c)

Tropic of Cancer

d)

Arctic Circle

8.

Which animal is known to hibernate during winter?

a)

Dolphin

b)

Bear

c)

Parrot

d)

Kangaroo

9.

What fruit is famously associated with autumn in North America?

a)

Banana

b)

Apple

c)

Mango

d)

Pineapple

10.

How many seasons does Philippines have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4