2 Which of the following is true about the summer solstice? A The longest day of the year B The shortest day of the year C Equal day and night D No sunlight in polar regions
4 The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on approximately: A December 21 B June 21 C March 20 D September 23
5 The angle of the Sun's rays determines: A The intensity of sunlight B The duration of day C The speed of Earth's rotation D The color of the sky
7 The time between equinoxes and solstices is approximately: A Three months B Six months C One month D One year
8 The winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere occurs around: A June 21 B December 21 C March 20 D September 23
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 Which of these is a result of the Earth's axial tilt? A Longer days in summer B Earth's rotation C Ocean tides D Moon phases
11 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
13 The seasonal cycle is reversed in the: A Southern Hemisphere B Northern Hemisphere C Eastern Hemisphere D Western Hemisphere
15 The vernal equinox marks the beginning of which season in the Northern Hemisphere? A Spring B Summer C Autumn D Winter
16 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
17 The Earth takes approximately how long to complete one revolution around the Sun? A 365.25 days B 24 hours C 30 days D 12 months
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 Which season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun? A Summer B Winter C Spring D Autumn
22 The seasons are opposite in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres because: A Of the tilt of the axis in opposite directions B They are different distances from the Sun C The Moon affects them differently D They have different atmospheres
24 Which statement about Earth's orbit around the Sun is true? A It is elliptical, not circular B It is perfectly circular C It varies greatly each year D It is the same as the Moon's orbit
25 During the equinox, the Sun is directly above: A The Equator B The Tropic of Cancer C The Tropic of Capricorn D The Arctic Circle