What does Earth's rotation cause?
The months
The change from day to night
The seasons
Eclipses
Which hemisphere is Melbourne in, and what season is it?
The Equatorial area and Summer
The Southern hemisphere and it is Summer
The Arctic circle and Winter
The Northern hemisphere and Winter
It is hotter in Summer because:
The Earth is closer to the Sun
More volcanoes erupt
The Sun is hotter in Summer
The Earth receives more direct sunlight and days are longer
What are the names of the seasons and in what is the order they follow?
Summer Solstice, Spring Equinox
Spring, Winter, Autumn, Summer
Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer
Northern hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere
Select the correct statement:
The Earth does not rotate
The Earth rotates on a vertical axis in one month
The Earth's rotates on a vertical axis in 24 hours
The Earth rotates on a tilted axis in 24 hours
Select the correct statement:
The Earth and Moon orbit the Sun together
The Moon causes the seasons
The Sun orbits the Earth
The Earth is closer to the Sun in Winter
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 shorter and colder
In Summer the days are long and warmer than in Winter
What is the star in our solar system called?
Betelgeuse
Hot
The Sun and Sol (Latin - <b>sol</b>ar system)
The star
How long does it take for the Earth to complete its orbit around the Sun (approximately)?
One week
One day
One year (365 days)
One month
Where are the warmest regions on Earth?
Near the Antarctic Circle
Along the Earth Axis
Near the Equator
Near the Arctic Circle
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
Which hemisphere is Beijing, China, in?
The Northern Hemisphere
The Antarctic Circle
The Southern Hemisphere
The Tropic of Capricorn
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
It is colder in Winter because:
Earth is closer to the Sun
Earth receives more direct sunlight and longer days
Earth is further away from the Sun
the days are shorter and Earth receives less direct sunlight