Earth Tilt

What is the main factor that determines the intensity of seasons on Earth?

• Tilt of the axis

• Distance from the sun.

• Amount of rainfall.

• Number of daylight hours.

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What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt & rotation

• Earth's tilt & revolution

• Earth's rotation & rovolution

• Earth's tilt & resolution

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Earth's tilt

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's elliptical orbit

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When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, what season is it experiencing?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

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At position D in the Northern hemisphere it would be _____?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

• 23.5 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

How does Earth's axial tilt affect the length of daylight?

• It causes variation in daylight hours throughout the year

• It keeps daylight hours constant

• It only affects daylight at the equator

• It has no effect on daylight hours

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Which phenomenon is directly influenced by Earth's axial tilt?

• Seasons

• Tides

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

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During which solstice is the Northern Hemisphere tilted towards the Sun?

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Vernal Equinox

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