Earth and Space Sciences Quiz

Which season has the shortest hours of daylight?

• Autumn

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

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How long does it take the Earth to complete a full rotation around its axis?

• 31 days

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 12 hours

Why is it dark at night?

• We need to sleep

• Clouds cover the Sun at night

• The Sun goes to the other side of the world

• The Sun is still shining but we are on the shadow side of the Earth

What is the invisible line around world globe called?

• equator

• axis

• eclipse

• atmosphere

Which of the following objects will NOT create a shadow?

• a pet cat

• a woolen jumper

• a piece of glass

In a calendar year, what is the order of the 4 seasons?

• Spring, Winter, Summer, Autumn

• Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring

• Winter, Autumn, Spring, Summer

• Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

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How long does it take the Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 31 days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 365 1/4 days

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What is the main cause of the seasons?

• the speed at which the Earth spins on its axis

• the tilt of the Earth's axis

• the distance between the Sun and Earth changing

• the speed at which the Earth rotates around the Sun

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Study this diagram carefully. Which season is the northern hemisphere experiencing?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

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Which of the following is something most people would do during winter?

• go camping

• turn the heater on in the house

• go swimming in the pool

• wear a t-shirt and shorts