Earth's Tilt/Seasons
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on day length?
The tilt causes variations in day length throughout the year, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
The tilt has no effect on day length, which remains constant throughout the year.
The tilt causes day length to be the same in all seasons.
The tilt results in longer nights during summer and shorter nights during winter.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why does the equator have a consistent temperature year-round?
The equator is located at a high altitude, which keeps temperatures stable.
The equator always receives direct sunlight, leading to a consistent temperature.
The equator is surrounded by oceans that moderate temperature fluctuations.
The equator experiences frequent volcanic activity that warms the area.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?
Revolution
Rotation
Translation
Circumference
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?
One hour
One day
One week
One month
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What phenomenon occurs at the equinoxes?
Day and night are approximately equal in length.
The longest day of the year occurs.
The shortest day of the year occurs.
The sun is directly overhead at the poles.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What causes the seasons on Earth?
The distance of the Earth from the Sun
The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
The gravitational pull of the Moon
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