G4- REVISION- Earth's Orbit Around the Sun and Seasonal Change

What shape is the Earth’s orbit around the Sun?

• slight ellipse

• oval

• perfect circle

In which direction does the Earth orbit the Sun?

• clockwise

• anticlockwise

• diagonally

What is the imaginary line labelled X?

• Earth's orbit

• Equator

• Earth's axis

What is labelled D?

• Earth's orbit

• Earth's axis

• Equator

How many days does it take the Earth to complete its orbit around the Sun?

• 366 1/4 days

• 365 1/4 days

• 364 days

Study the diagram.

Find the position of Earth labeled June.

During which month is the Earth in position A?

• March

• June

• September

During which month is the Earth in position B?

• June

• September

• December

During which month is the Earth in position C?

• March

• June

• September

When Earth is in June position, which hemisphere is having summer?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

When Earth is in June position, which hemisphere is having summer? Why?

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

• The northern hemisphere is experiencing summer. The northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun. 

• Southern Hemisphere because is tilted away from the Sun.