Seasons Diagram Practice

Which point is the northern hemisphere experiencing summer?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which point is the northern hemisphere experiencing winter?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which point is the southern hemisphere experiencing summer?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which point is the northern hemisphere experiencing spring?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing?

• Fall 
• Winter
• Spring
• Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

• Fall
• Winter
• Spring
• Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which months are NEITHER of the poles tilted toward or away from the sun?

• June and December
• September and December
• September and March
• March and June

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why is it colder in winter than in summer at the poles?

• The earth is farther away from the sun in winter.
• The pole is tilted away from the sun and receiving less direct sunlight.
• The pole is tilted toward the sun and receiving less direct sunlight.
• The snow and rain during winter lowers the temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why is it warmer in summer than in winter at the poles?

• The earth is closer to the sun in the summer.
• The pole is tilted away from the sun and receiving more direct sunlight.
• The pole is tilted toward the sun and receiving more direct sunlight.
• The snow and rain during winter lowers the temperatures.

Which answer choice correctly labels the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere, beginning with position #1?

• Winter, fall, summer, spring
• Summer, fall, winter, spring
• Spring, fall, summer, winter
• Fall, winter, spring, summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1