Earth's Movements and Seasons Quiz

Which countries experience four distinct seasons?

• Brazil

• United States

• Indonesia

• Philippines

What is the primary cause of day and night on Earth?

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• The moon's orbit around Earth

• Earth's revolution around the sun

• The sun's movement across the sky

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

• 24 hours

• 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.2 seconds

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the sun?

• Perfect circle

• Square

• Ellipse

• Triangle

What is a leap year?

• A year with 366 days

• A year with 365 days

• A year with 367 days

• A year with 364 days

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the sun

• The moon's phases

• Earth's rotation speed

• Earth's revolution and axial tilt

During which months does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer?

• March, April, May

• September, October, November

• December, January, February

• June, July, August

What is the term for when day and night are of equal length?

• Aphilion

• Solstice

• Equinox

• Perihelion

Why do countries near the equator, like the Philippines, not experience four seasons?

• They are too far from the sun

• They are closer to the moon

• They have a different axial tilt

• They receive consistent sunlight year-round

What are the two seasons experienced in the Philippines?

• Wet and Dry

• Autumn and Winter

• Hot and Cold

• Spring and Summer