10 Questions
What is the primary reason for the variation in the number of daylight hours between the two hemispheres throughout the year?
The Earth's axis is tilted 23.5°.
What is the term for the motion of the Earth spinning on its axis?
Rotation
What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?
Ellipse
What is the main reason why summer is warmer than winter in each hemisphere?
The Sun's rays hit the Earth at a more direct angle during summer.
How many days does it take the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
23 hours and 56 minutes
What is the primary reason for the varying lengths of days and nights throughout the year?
The tilt of the Earth's axis
What occurs when the tilt of the Earth's axis is oriented at its extremes?
Solstices
On which day does the Northern Hemisphere experience the shortest day of the year?
December 21 or 22
What is the literal meaning of the term 'equinox'?
Equal night
What is the main factor that determines the duration of daylight during each season?
The tilt of the Earth's axis
Understand the reasons behind the changing seasons on Earth. Learn about the Earth's rotation on its axis, its revolution around the Sun, and how it affects day and night cycles. Test your knowledge with this quiz!
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