The Seasons

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

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Front

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

Back

Northern hemisphere

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Front

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

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Front

Equinox

Back

equal amount of day light and equal amount of night

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Front

What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

Back

solstice dates

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Front

What is the longest day of the year? Options: winter solstice, summer solstice, fall equinox, spring equinox

Back

summer solstice

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Front

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth? Options: distance from the sun, rotation of the earth, change in solar output, tilt of the earth's axis

Back

tilt of the earth's axis

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Front

Why is the Equator warmest?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight

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Front

In spring, is the axis of the earth pointed away or toward the sun?

Back

Neither away or toward

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Front

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1? Options: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Back

Summer

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