Earth's Seasons Practice

What do many people believe causes the seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun changes.

• The Earth's rotation speed changes.

• The Earth's axis tilts more during certain times of the year.

• The Sun's temperature changes.

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Which hemisphere experiences winter when the Earth is closest to the Sun?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

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What is the date of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

• March 21

• June 22

• September 23

• December 22

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How far is the Earth from the Sun during the summer solstice?

• 147 million km

• 150 million km

• 152 million km

• 155 million km

Which event marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter solstice

• Summer solstice

• Vernal equinox

• Autumnal equinox

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Which season begins in the Northern Hemisphere during the December solstice?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

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During which event does the Southern Hemisphere experience the opposite season to the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter solstice

• Summer solstice

• Both equinoxes

• None of the above

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What does the diagram suggest about the sun's rays?

• They are parallel.

• They converge at the equator.

• They diverge at the poles.

• They are perpendicular to the Earth's surface.

What does the term 'altitude' refer to in the context of the diagram?

• Height above sea level

• Angle of the sun above the horizon

• Distance from the equator

• Depth below the surface

What does the diagram imply about the sun's position at the equator during the equinox?

• The sun is directly overhead.

• The sun is at the horizon.

• The sun is at a 45-degree angle.

• The sun is below the horizon.

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