Seasons

The reason we have seasons on our planet is because

• the tilt of the Earth's axis allows for more direct sunlight in the summer and less direct in the winter.

• the Earth's orbit becomes more like an oval to give us different seasons.

• seasonal wind patterns carry warmer winds during the summer and colder winds during the winter.

• we are closer to the sun during the summer and further during the winter.

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In the diagram, what season would it be in the Northern Hemisphere?

• winter

• summer

• spring/fall

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As the angle of light decreases, what can be inferred about the temperature?

• As the angle decreases, the temperature would stay the same.

• As the angle decreases, the temperature would increase.

• As the angle decreases, the temperature would decrease.

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As viewed in sequence from A to B to C, these diagrams represent which months and which change in the intensity of insolation (as seen from the Tropic of Cancer 23.5 N).

• June -> September -> December; and decreasing intensity

• December -> March -> June; and decreasing intensity

• June -> September -> December; and increasing intensity

• December -> March -> June; and increasing intensity

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Which change in seasons occurs in the Northern Hemisphere at position D?

• Winter is ending and spring is beginning.

• Summer is ending and fall is beginning.

• Spring is ending and summer is beginning.

• Fall is ending and winter is beginning.

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The diagram below indicates regions of daylight and darkness on Earth on the first daylight summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Which location receives the most hours of daylight?

• D

• C

• A

• B

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Which of the following best describes the tilt of the earth during the spring and fall equinoxes?

• The earth is tilted toward the sun (Northern hemisphere)

• The earth is not tilted during spring and fall

• The earth is tilted neither toward or away from the sun (tilt is side to side)

• The earth is tilted away from the sun Northern hemisphere)

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Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because no clouds form here.

• Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

• Because it is closest to the sun.

• Because it is far from the sun.

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On this day, which location has the most direct sun rays?

• D

• C

• E

• B

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Which diagram represents the sun in summer?

• neither diagram

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

• both diagrams

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