Seasons, Solicits and Equinox

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?

• distance from the sun
• rotation of the earth
• change in solar output
• tilt of the earth's axix

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter
• Spring
• Fall
• Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.
• Earth's rotation and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and resolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which definition explains what a solstice is?

• When the days and nights are equal?
• When the Sun is at its lowest or highest.
• When the Sun moves.
• When we don't see any light for 6 months.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

On what two days do we experience equal hours of daylight and night? (select two)

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

On what day do we experience the least amount of sunlight?

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which season has the most intense sunlight?

• Summer

• Winter

• Autumn

• Spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When are we farthest from the sun in terms of distance?

• Winter Solstice

• Summer Solstice

• Perihelion

• Aphelion