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