Earth and Space Seasons

Seasons change as Earth orbits the sun. Why?

• Rotation

• Revolution

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How can you describe Earth's orbit around the sun?

• circle

• square

• triangle

• elliptical

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Countries near the equator do not have much seasonal change because their location is always close to the sun. Why?

• Rotation

• Revolution

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What causes the Earth's seasons?

• the revolution of the Moon

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's distance from teh Sun

• the tilt of Earth's axis

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What season is it when the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun?

• summer

• winter

• spring

• fall

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How long does it take for Earth to orbit the sun?

• 1 year

• 6 months

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

The Sun and other stars appear to move across the sky because of the ______.

• tilt of Earth's axis

• phases of the Moon

• rotation of Earth

• distance of Earth from the Sun

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Why does Earth have seasons?

• Because of Earth's tilt

• Because of Earth's axis

• Because Earth is awesome

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

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The shape of Earth's orbit

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During which season does the Southern Hemisphere experience the longest day of the year?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

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