Solar System: Seasons

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?

• distance from the sun
• rotation of the earth
• change in solar output
• tilt of the earth's axix

At position 1, which hemisphere would have summer?

• Northern hemisphere

• Southern hemisphere

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

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

What does the term "equinox" mean? (select the 2 that are correct)

• equal amount of day light and equal amount of night

• Equal amount of winter and summer

• Equal amounts of hot dogs for everyone

• The longest day of the year

• A "spring like" state

What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

• They are equinox dates

• The moon is full

• They are solstice dates

• It gets colder in both hemispheres

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

What is the longest day of the year?

• winter solstice
• summer solstice
• fall equinox
• spring equinox

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall