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6th grade earth science test review

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1
Why do we experience hotter temperatures in summer?
The tilt of earth causes more sun rays to strike us directly
The earth tilts more during other seasons
The sun's intensity increases during summer
2
Which Season are both hemispheres experiencing?
The northern hemisphere = Spring. Southern = Fall
Honestly - I have no clue :)
Northern hemisphere = winter. The southern = summer
Southern hemisphere = Winter. Northern Hemisphere = summer.
3
Which season is the northern hemisphere experiencing?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Summer
4
How does the angle of sun received by earth change?
Earth rotates daily & which affects solar energy received.
As earth revolves around the sun, the tilt changes heating
5
Which Season could the Southern Hemisphere be experiencing?
Winter
Summer
Fall
6
Which Season is the northern hemisphere experiencing?
Fall
Summer
Winter
7
What are two factors that cause seasons?
The spin of earth and its relationship to the moon
Earths annual revolution around the sun and the tilt of Earth on its axis
The speed of Earth's orbit and its daily rotation on its axis
The changing magnetic field of the earth in relation to the suns activity
8
What causes the change of seasons?
The tilt of earth causes variations in earth's solar energy
Our orbit around the sun shifts slightly.
There is not enough evidence to know
The rotation of the earth varies in speed
9
With the sun in this position, what would you expect in New York City?
A yard covered with yellow, brown and red leaves.
Snow, hail and cold temperatures
Tropical Summer rains
New Spring Flowers