Seasons Presentation Quiz

Question 1

When is the Earth farthest from the sun?

Accepted Answer

aphelion

Question 2

What month of the year does perihelion occur?

Accepted Answer

January

Question 3

The longest day in the northern hemisphere occurs during the ...

Accepted Answer

summer solstice

Question 4

How many kilometers is in one astronomical unit?

Accepted Answer

150 million kilometers

Question 5

When is the Earth closest to the sun?

Accepted Answer

perihelion

Question 6

The distance between in the Earth and the sun is best measured in ...

Accepted Answer

astronomical units

Question 7

What is the shape of Earth's orbit?

Accepted Answer

elliptical

Question 8

Which term best describes Earth orbiting around the sun?

Accepted Answer

revolution

Question 9

When is Earth's tilt at a maximum relative to the sun?

Accepted Answer

solstice

Question 10

Equinoxes and solstices mark the beginning of each season.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

When is the longest day of the year?

Accepted Answer

summer solstice

Question 12

The sun shines directly on the S. Hemisphere and indirectly on the N. Hemisphere during ______.

Accepted Answer

December

Question 13

Rotation causes ...

Accepted Answer

day and night

Question 14

If the north hemisphere is experiencing winter, what season is the south hemisphere experiencing?

Accepted Answer

summer

Question 15

One revolution around the sun is a ...

Accepted Answer

year

Question 16

What is the degree of Earth's tilt?

Accepted Answer

23.5

Question 17

When does the vernal equinox occur?

Accepted Answer

March 20-21

Question 18

Which term best describes Earth's spin on its axis?

Accepted Answer

rotation

Question 19

Earth's tilt and revolution cause ...

Accepted Answer

seasons

Question 20

What occurs when both hemispheres experience an equal amount of daylight and nighttime hours?

Accepted Answer

equinox

Question 21

When does the Earth receive nearly equal hours of day and nighttime hours?

Accepted Answer

equinox

Question 22

What is the shortest day of the year?

Accepted Answer

winter solstice

Questions 22