Quiz about Earth's Tilt and Seasons

Question 1

At which point is the southern hemisphere experiencing summer?

Accepted Answer

2

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1

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3

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4

Question 2

At which points are the Northern and Southern hemispheres experiencing equal amounts of sunlight?

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and 3

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and 2

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and 4

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and 4

Question 3

In winter in the Northern hemisphere, the Earth's axis is pointed _____________ the sun.

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away from

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towards

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above

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below

Question 4

In position 4 what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Fall

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Summer

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Spring

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Winter

Question 5

Which hemisphere will experience shorter days based on the diagram?

Accepted Answer

Northern Hemisphere

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Southern Hemisphere

Question 6

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is Leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Summer

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Winter

Question 7

What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Winter

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Fall

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Spring

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Summer

Question 8

What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Summer

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Fall

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Winter

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Spring

Question 9

In position 2 what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Fall

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Summer

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Spring

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Winter

Question 10

Which answer choice correctly labels the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere, beginning with position #1?

Accepted Answer

Fall, winter, spring, summer

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Winter, fall, summer, spring

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Summer, fall, winter, spring

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Spring, fall, summer, winter

Question 11

At which point is the northern hemisphere experiencing spring?

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3

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1

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2

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4

Question 12

Which of the above diagrams shows summer in Argentina? Hint: Argentina is in the Southern Hemisphere.

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 13

What is the primary reason for the occurrence of different seasons on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun.

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The distance of Earth from the Sun changes throughout the year.

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The speed of Earth's rotation changes throughout the year.

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The shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun is a perfect circle.

Question 14

During which solstice does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day of the year?

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Summer Solstice

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Winter Solstice

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Autumnal Equinox

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Vernal Equinox

Question 15

If Earth's axial tilt were to increase, what would be the most likely effect on the seasons?

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Seasons would become more extreme, with hotter summers and colder winters.

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Seasons would become milder, with less variation in temperature.

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There would be no change in the seasons.

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The length of each season would increase.

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