The Reasons for the Seasons

Though it may be shaped like an ellipse, Earth's orbit around the Sun is actually nearly a perfect circle.

• True

• False

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The distance between Earth and the Sun actually does change during the course of the year.

• True

• False

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The changing distance between Earth and the Sun is one of the things that affect the seasons.

• True

• False

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True or False

The sun shines differently on Earth at different times of the year which is one of the reasons for the seasons. Choose the answer with correct reasoning.

• True. In Winter, for example, the Northern Hemisphere is tipped towards the Sun causing more energy to be received by that part of the globe.

• False. The sun shines with the same intensity on all parts of the Earth throughout the year.

• True. In Winter, for example, the Northern Hemisphere is tipped away from the Sun causing less energy to be received by that part of the globe.

• False. Even though the sun shines differently on Earth at different times of the year, this has nothing to do with the seasons.

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In which of the following seasons does Earth tilt neither toward nor away from the sun?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Earth is never tilted!!!

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Which of the following is the correct axial tilt of Earth?

• 46.8 degrees from the vertical

• 23.4 degrees from the horizontal

• 46.8 degrees from the horizontal

• 23.4 degrees from the vertical

True or False

The axial tilt of Earth is one of the main reasons for the seasons.

• True

• False

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When it is Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

• Fall

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What season is it at letter A in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall

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What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation on its axis.

• Earth's rotation and orbit around the Sun.

• Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun.

• Earth's tilt and resolution

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