1 The tilt of Earth's axis causes variations in: A The angle of sunlight B Earth's distance from the Sun C The Moon's phases D Earth's rotation speed
2 What is the main reason for the Earth's seasons? A Axial tilt and revolution around the Sun B Distance from the Sun C The Moon's orbit D Solar flares
3 Which of the following is true about the Sun's path during summer in the Northern Hemisphere? A It is higher in the sky B It is lower in the sky C It follows the same path as winter D It does not appear
5 The two equinoxes occur on approximately: A March 20 and September 23 B June 21 and December 21 C January 1 and July 1 D April 1 and October 1
6 The equinox occurs when: A Day and night are equal in length B Day is longest C Night is longest D The Sun is farthest from Earth
7 During the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences: A The shortest day of the year B The longest day of the year C Equal day and night D No sunlight
8 Which season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun? A Summer B Winter C Spring D Autumn
9 Which of the following is true about the Sun's path during summer in the Northern Hemisphere? A It is higher in the sky B It is lower in the sky C It follows the same path as winter D It does not appear
10 The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is called the: A Summer solstice B Winter solstice C Spring equinox D Autumn equinox
11 The winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere occurs around: A June 21 B December 21 C March 20 D September 23
12 What causes the change of seasons on Earth? A The tilt of Earth's axis B The distance from the Sun C The speed of Earth's rotation D The Moon's gravity
13 The Sun's rays are most direct at the: A Equator during equinox B Poles during equinox C Equator during solstice D Tropics during equinox
14 The two equinoxes occur on approximately: A March 20 and September 23 B June 21 and December 21 C January 1 and July 1 D April 1 and October 1
15 During the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun is: A Directly over the Tropic of Capricorn B Directly over the Tropic of Cancer C Directly over the Equator D Directly over the Arctic Circle
16 Which season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun? A Summer B Winter C Spring D Autumn
18 The summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere occurs around: A December 21 B June 21 C March 20 D September 23
19 In which season are the days shortest in the Southern Hemisphere? A Winter B Summer C Spring D Autumn
20 The autumnal equinox marks the beginning of which season in the Northern Hemisphere? A Autumn B Spring C Summer D Winter
21 The Sun's rays are most direct at the: A Equator during equinox B Poles during equinox C Equator during solstice D Tropics during equinox
22 The main effect of the Earth's axial tilt on climate is: A Variation in solar radiation received B Variation in Earth's speed C Variation in ocean currents D Variation in wind patterns
23 Which area experiences polar day and night? A Polar regions B Tropics C Temperate regions D Equator