Seasons on Earth - by Mr. Milos

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

• 23.5 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 45 degrees

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• Rotation on its axis

• Revolution around the Sun

• Gravitational pull

• Tilt of the Earth's axis

Which event represents the time when the day and night are equal in length?

• Equinox

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Solstice

When is the first day of Spring (March Equinox)?

• 21st of March

• 21st of June

• 21st of September

• 21st of December

What is the period of the longest day in the year known as?

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Autumn Equinox

How long does one rotation of Earth take?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

• 36 hours

What is the movement of Earth around the Sun called?

• Spin

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 300 days

• 365 days, 6 hours and 9 minutes

• 200 days

• 400 days

What is the extra day added to the calendar every 4th year called?

• Bonus year

• Leap year

• Extra year

• Extended year

What effect does the rotation of Earth cause?

• Different climate zones

• Different seasons

• Tectonic movements

• Day and Night