Select the correct statement:

The Earth rotates on a tilted axis in 24 hours

It is colder in Winter because:

the days are shorter and Earth receives less direct sunlight

What is the star in our solar system called?

The Sun and Sol (Latin - solar system)

We know that the Earth is tilted on its axis as it orbits the Sun because:

In Summer the days are long and warmer than in Winter

Where are the coldest regions on Earth

Near the Arctic and Antarctic circles

It is hotter in Summer because:

The Earth receives more direct sunlight and days are longer

Which hemisphere is Melbourne in, and what season is it?

The Southern hemisphere and it is Summer

Select the correct statement:

The Earth and Moon orbit the Sun together

Does the Earth rotate on a tilted axis?

Yes - 23.5° from vertical and stable

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The Reason for the Seasons

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The effect of Earth's tilted axis as it orbits the Sun

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1
Select the correct statement:
The Earth does not rotate
The Earth's rotates on a vertical axis in 24 hours
The Earth rotates on a vertical axis in one month
The Earth rotates on a tilted axis in 24 hours
2
It is colder in Winter because:
Earth receives more direct sunlight and longer days
Earth is further away from the Sun
Earth is closer to the Sun
the days are shorter and Earth receives less direct sunlight
3
What is the star in our solar system called?
The Sun and Sol (Latin - solar system)
Betelgeuse
Hot
The star
4
Which hemisphere is Beijing, China, in?
The Antarctic Circle
The Tropic of Capricorn
The Northern Hemisphere
The Southern Hemisphere
5
We know that the Earth is tilted on its axis as it orbits the Sun because:
In Winter the days are longer and warmer
It is colder at the Equator than at the poles
In Summer the days are long and warmer than in Winter
In Summer the days are shorter and colder
6
Where are the coldest regions on Earth
Near the Arctic and Antarctic circles
Near the Equator
Near the Tropic of Cancer
Near the Tropic of Capricorn
7
It is hotter in Summer because:
The Earth is closer to the Sun
The Sun is hotter in Summer
More volcanoes erupt
The Earth receives more direct sunlight and days are longer
8
What are the names of the seasons and in what is the order they follow?
Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer
Summer Solstice, Spring Equinox
Northern hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere
Spring, Winter, Autumn, Summer
9
Which hemisphere is Melbourne in, and what season is it?
The Equatorial area and Summer
The Arctic circle and Winter
The Northern hemisphere and Winter
The Southern hemisphere and it is Summer
10
Select the correct statement:
The Moon causes the seasons
The Sun orbits the Earth
The Earth is closer to the Sun in Winter
The Earth and Moon orbit the Sun together
11
Does the Earth rotate on a tilted axis?
Yes - 23.5° from vertical and stable
Yes - the axis wobbles from side to side
No - it does not rotate
No - it rotates on a vertical axis
12
Where are the warmest regions on Earth?
Along the Earth Axis
Near the Equator
Near the Antarctic Circle
Near the Arctic Circle
13
What does Earth's rotation cause?
The months
Eclipses
The change from day to night
The seasons
14
How long does it take for the Earth to complete its orbit around the Sun (approximately)?
One month
One day
One year (365 days)
One week

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