Cause of the Seasons

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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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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In the summer, many people enjoy going to the beach. The photograph shows a beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which diagram shows the position of the Earth when it is summer in Argentina.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The diagram below shows the four positions in Earth's orbit around the Sun.

The Northern hemisphere experiences the beginning of Spring when the Earth is in ...

• Position 1

• Position 2

• Position 3

• Position 4

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At position C, which hemisphere would have winter?

• Northern hemisphere

• Southern hemisphere

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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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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What season is when the north pole is tilted toward the sun?

• summer

• winter

• fall

• spring

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Based on the model above, which season is point X most likely experiencing?

• spring

• summer

• winter

• fall or autumn

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In the diagram below, the Northern hemisphere would be in what season at position A?

• Fall or Autumn

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer

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