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Question (11)

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During June, the Northern Hemisphere experiences

(A) Winter
(B) Autumn
(C) Summer
(D) Spring only

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

More direct sunlight causes summer.

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Question (12)

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In December, the Northern Hemisphere receives

(A) More intense sunlight
(B) Longer daytime
(C) Less intense sunlight and shorter days
(D) Equal sunlight throughout the day

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The hemisphere tilts away from the Sun in December.

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Question (13)

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Which hemisphere experiences summer in December?

(A) Northern Hemisphere
(B) Eastern Hemisphere
(C) Southern Hemisphere
(D) Western Hemisphere

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Seasons are opposite in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Question (14)

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The Earth’s axis is not upright with respect to its orbit but is

(A) Curved
(B) Tilted
(C) Broken
(D) Invisible

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Earth’s axis remains tilted.

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Question (15)

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During June, places in the Northern Hemisphere receive sunlight for

(A) Less than 12 hours
(B) Exactly 6 hours
(C) More than 12 hours
(D) Only 1 hour

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Summer days are longer in June.

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Question (16)

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The longest day in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around

(A) 22 December
(B) 21 June
(C) 23 September
(D) 14 February

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

This day is called the summer solstice.

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Question (17)

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The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around

(A) 21 June
(B) 23 September
(C) 22 December
(D) 21 March

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

This day is called the winter solstice.

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Question (18)

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The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around

(A) 21 June
(B) 22 December
(C) 1 January
(D) 15 August

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Summer solstice occurs around 21 June.

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Question (19)

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During an equinox, the duration of daytime is approximately

(A) 24 hours
(B) 18 hours
(C) 12 hours
(D) 6 hours

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Day and night are nearly equal during equinoxes.

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Question (20)

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The spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around

(A) 21 March
(B) 22 December
(C) 21 June
(D) 15 January

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Spring equinox occurs around 21 March.

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Question (11)

During June, the Northern Hemisphere experiences

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Question (12)

In December, the Northern Hemisphere receives

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Question (13)

Which hemisphere experiences summer in December?

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Question (14)

The Earth’s axis is not upright with respect to its orbit but is

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Question (15)

During June, places in the Northern Hemisphere receive sunlight for

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Question (16)

The longest day in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around

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Question (17)

The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around

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Question (18)

The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around

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Question (19)

During an equinox, the duration of daytime is approximately

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The spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around

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