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If it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, that means the Northern Hemisphere is tilted or leaning _____________ the Sun.

• towards

• away from

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If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted ______________ the Sun?

• towards

• away from

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun

• More direct light from Earth's tilt

• Stronger light from the sun

• Earth spins slower

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Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun for most of the year

• Because it receives the most direct sunlight all year long

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

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

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The model shows Earth in several positions relative to the sun.

In which position is it winter in North America?

• Position 1, because North America receives the most direct sun

• Position 2, because North America is tilted toward the sun

• Position 3, because North America is parallel to the sun

• Position 4, because North America is tilted away from the sun

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4? (Think about what season it is at position 3--what comes after that?)

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.

• It is spring.

• It is winter.

• It is fall.

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Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• The equator rotates slower than the poles.

• The equator remains the same distance from the sun.

• The equator always receives direct sunlight.

• The equator has 18 hour days.

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Which season is the northern hemisphere experiencing when the Earth and Sun are in the positions shown in the illustration?

• Summer because the Southern Hemisphere being tilted away from the sun.

• Winter because the Northern Hemisphere is being tilted away from the sun.

• Spring due to the Southern Hemisphere being tilted towards the sun.

• Fall due to the Northern hemisphere being tilted away from the sun.

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