Days, Months, Years, and Seasons Quiz

What causes the change in seasons on Earth?

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The speed of Earth's rotation

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

What is the length of a year on Earth?

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 24 hours

• 29.5 days

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When does the summer solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?

• 21 March

• 21 December

• 21 September

• 21 June

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What is the main reason for leap years?

• To align with the solar calendar

• To account for Earth's 365.25-day orbit around the Sun

• To correct the calendar for seasonal changes

• To adjust for the Moon's orbit

What is the approximate time taken for the Moon to orbit Earth?

• 365 days

• 7 days

• 29.5 days

• 24 hours

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What happens during the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere?

• The Sun is directly over the equator

• The northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun

• The northern hemisphere experiences the shortest day

• The northern hemisphere experiences 24 hours of daylight

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What is the tilt angle of Earth's axis?

• 0 degrees

• 23.4 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

Which hemisphere experiences summer when the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?

• Neither hemisphere

• Both hemispheres

• Southern hemisphere

• Northern hemisphere

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What is the term for the path an object takes through space when it moves around a star, planet, or moon?

• Orbit

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Axis

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