1) The reason for the seasons is a) Earth's distance from the sun changes as it orbits the sun b) the tilt of the Earth's axis creates variations in the amount of sunlight regions recieve c) variations in the amount of energy released from the sun 2) In this image, the sun is shining most directly on a) The Tropic of Cancer b) The Equator c) The Tropic of Capricorn d) The North Pole 3)  What would happen to the seasons if the angle Earth's tilt was increased? a) There would be no seasons because each region would receive the same length and concentration of sunlight year round b) The seasons would be more extreme because each region would receive more variation in the length and concentration of sunlight throughout the year 4) What would happen to the seasons if there was no tilt on the Earth’s axis. a) There would be no seasons because each region would receive the same length and concentration of sunlight year round b) The seasons would be more extreme because each region would receive more variation in the length and concentration of sunlight throughout the year 5) What causes the sun to never set during summer in Antarctica? a) Antarctica faces away from the sun during summer months. b) The amount of daylight in summer increases as you move closer to the poles due to Earth's tilted axis. During summer Antarctica always points towards the sun. c) Scientists in Antarctica use daylight savings to extend daylight 6) This diagram tells us that Australia is experiencing ... a) Autumn b) Summer c) Spring d) Winter 7) When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere? a) Summer b) Autumn c) Winter d) Spring 8) Which definition explains what a solstice is? a) When the Sun crosses the equator and days and nights are equal b) When the moon blocks the Sun c) When the Sun is at its lowest or highest, marked by the longest and shortest days d) When we don't see any light for 6 months 9) What season is March 21st in Mossman a) Autumn b) Winter c) Summer d) Spring 10) What is the Earth's tilt in degrees a) 23.5 degrees b) 28.5 degrees c) 32.5 degrees d) 23.5 degrees

Seasons

af
Integrere

Rangliste

Visuel stil

Indstillinger

Skift skabelon

Gendan automatisk gemt: ?