Seasons

True or false: The diagram represents summer in the northern hemisphere.

• True

• False

• It represents winter in the northern hemisphere.

• It represents spring in the northern hemisphere.

What season is the southern hemisphere experiencing when the northern hemisphere is experiencing summer?

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn

• Monsoon

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution around the sun?

• 365 days

• 360 days

• 400 days

• 366 days

What is the equator?

• A line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, where the sun is directly overhead during equinoxes.

• A geographical feature that marks the highest point on Earth.

• An imaginary line that represents the boundary between the Earth's atmosphere and outer space.

• A region known for its extreme weather conditions and biodiversity.

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

What is the role of the sun in the seasons?

• The sun provides light for plants to grow.

• The sun influences ocean currents and tides.

• The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and temperature changes, influencing the seasons.

• The sun has no effect on the seasons.

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the sun changes throughout the year.

• The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the seasons.

• The rotation of Earth on its axis creates seasonal changes.

• The gravitational pull of the moon affects seasonal variations.

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

• It causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasonal changes.

• It results in the Earth rotating faster during summer months.

• It has no effect on the seasons at all.

• It causes the Earth to experience more earthquakes during certain seasons.

What is a season?

• A period of time characterized by specific weather patterns and daylight hours, typically categorized into four main types: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

• A time of year when plants grow and flowers bloom, usually associated with spring.

• A phase of the moon that affects tides and weather patterns.

• A holiday celebrated in different cultures around the world.

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

• Rotation is the orbit of Earth around the sun, taking 365 days, while revolution is the spinning of Earth on its axis, taking 24 hours.

• Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, taking 12 hours, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun, taking 365 days.

• Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, taking 24 hours, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun, taking 365 days.

• Rotation and revolution are the same processes that describe Earth's movement.