Seasons and Their Impact on Earth

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What is the main cause of seasons on Earth?

The tilt of the Earth's axis (correct)

The Earth's rotation on its axis

Variations in the Earth's distance from the Sun

The Earth's orbit around the Moon

During which season do animals like bears hibernate?

Winter (correct)

Spring

Autumn

Summer

What do some animals, like birds, do during the winter season?

Build snow shelters

Stay in their nests

Migrate to warmer climates (correct)

Hibernate

Why is summer usually a hot season?

Because of increased sunlight reaching the Earth Signup and view all the answers

What happens to plants in autumn according to the text?

They lose their leaves and change colors Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer when the north pole is pointed towards the Sun?

More direct path of sunlight through the atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

What factor is most crucial for seasonal changes based on the text?

The angle of the Sun to the Earth. Signup and view all the answers

Why do seasons in the Northern Hemisphere differ from seasons in the Southern Hemisphere?

Because of Earth's tilt and how it affects sunlight distribution. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the North Pole is angled away from the Sun?

Decreased energy for heating the Earth. Signup and view all the answers

On which dates are day and night approximately equal around the world?

September 22nd and March 21st. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it considered bad luck to look directly at the sun during a solar eclipse?

Because it will cause damage to your eyes Signup and view all the answers

What is the common belief associated with a darkening of the moon during a lunar eclipse?

It brings bad events like wars Signup and view all the answers

What are the Sun and the Moon considered as in relation to eclipses?

Celestial actors Signup and view all the answers

Why are beliefs about harmful microorganisms during an eclipse considered untrue?

Because they have been scientifically disproven Signup and view all the answers

What causes a lunar eclipse to occur?

When Earth passes between the sun and the moon Signup and view all the answers

What makes the moon appear red during a total lunar eclipse?

Sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

Why are penumbral lunar eclipses often mistaken for a regular full moon?

The penumbral shadow is too faint to notice Signup and view all the answers

When does a partial lunar eclipse occur?

When part of the moon enters Earth's shadow Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a total lunar eclipse and a penumbral lunar eclipse?

Visibility to the naked eye Signup and view all the answers

Why does Earth's atmosphere filter out most blue light during a total lunar eclipse?

To scatter different colors of sunlight differently Signup and view all the answers