Seasons

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circle

• Ellipse

• Oval

• Spiral

What is the tilt of Earth's axis compared to its orbital path?

• 10 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

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What causes Earth's seasons to change?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's tilt

• Earth's magnetic field

• Earth's atmosphere

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What is the imaginary line that circles Earth halfway between the North and South Poles?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

Which hemisphere is experiencing summer when the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing winter?

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

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During which season does the Northern Hemisphere receive strong, direct sunlight?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

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In which season does the Southern Hemisphere receive weak, indirect sunlight?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

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