Seasons

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

• towards
• up
• down
• away

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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

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If its ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its fall in the Southern hemisphere. 

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

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If its ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its summer in the Southern hemisphere. 

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

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What is the longest day of the year?

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

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?

• 1 year

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 second

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Earth experiences seasons as it revolves around the sun because of its

• shape

• tilt

• speed

• mass

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

• towards
• up
• down
• away

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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Spring, Summer, Fall, __________

• Equinox

• Solstice

• Winter

• Snow

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