Northeastern US Season Quiz

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What causes the existence of seasons on Earth?

The earth's tilt toward the sun (correct)

The earth's distance from the sun

The earth's rotation speed

The earth's shape

Why do regions closer to the equator experience relatively warm to hot temperatures throughout the year?

Due to their higher altitude

Due to their proximity to the equator (correct)

Due to the earth's distance from the sun

Due to the earth's rotation speed

What is the main reason for Northerners suffering through cold winters?

The earth's rotation speed

Their location on the earth (correct)

The earth's distance from the sun

Their proximity to the equator

What causes the varying temperatures as the seasons change in areas to the south or north of the equator?

The earth's tilt toward the sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the mountains turning into a rich display of colors during fall in the Northeastern US?

The change in weather Signup and view all the answers

Why do Northerners suffer through cold winters, while regions closer to the equator experience relatively warm to hot temperatures throughout the year?

Due to the earth's tilt toward the sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the varying temperatures as the seasons change in areas to the south or north of the equator?

The earth's tilt toward the sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind the varying seasons on Earth?

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its rotation around the sun Signup and view all the answers

What geographical term refers to a day when the Earth's axis is either closest or farthest from the sun?

Solstice Signup and view all the answers

When does the Northern Hemisphere experience its summer solstice?

Between June 20th and 22nd Signup and view all the answers

What causes different areas to experience seasons differently?

Varying locations on the globe and their location relative to the equator Signup and view all the answers

What produces milder temperatures in the Earth's hemispheres?

When the Earth's axis is parallel to the sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

The Earth's axis is closest to the sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere caused by?

The Earth's axis being farthest from the sun Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if the Earth's axis and rotation were different?

We would be devoid of seasons Signup and view all the answers

Northeastern US Season Quiz

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