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SEASONS
Test Description: A collection of NYS Regents exam questions related to seasons.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) If the tilt of Earth's axis were decreased from 23.5° to 15°, New York State's winters would become
A
warmer, and summers would become warmer
B
cooler, and summers would become cooler
C
cooler, and summers would become warmer
D
warmer, and summers would become cooler
2) When Earth is closest to the Sun, which season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
winter
B
spring
C
summer
D
fall
3) During which season is the sun directly over the Tropic of Cancer?
A
spring
B
fall
C
winter
D
summer
4) At the start of each season, which two seasons will follow the exact same sun path?
A
winter and spring
B
spring and fall
C
summer and fall
D
summer and winter
5) Which of the following is true about the summer solstice?
A
There is a high angle of insolation and the sun is directly above the equator
B
Days will continue to get longer after this time
C
There would be no shadow at the Tropic of Cancer
D
The temperatures are highest for the year on this date
6) From September 23rd to December 21st, what will happen to the amount of daylight hours?
A
Daylight hours will decrease
B
Daylight hours will increase
C
All locations on Earth will have exactly 12 hours of daylight
D
Daylight hours will stay the same
7) We have seasons because...
A
The Earth is tilted on its axis by 23.5 degrees
B
The sun's output of insolation changes throughout the year.
C
The distance between the Earth and sun changes throughout the year.
D
The Earth is rotating on its axis as it revolves around the sun
8) According to radiative balance the hottest temperatures of the year happen
A
after the time of greatest solar intensity
B
when the intensity of insolation is the greatest
C
before the time of greatest solar intensity
D
when the intensity of insolation is the least
9) Which of the following best describes the length of the solar noon shadow in New York State on the first date of each season?
A
Winter - long Spring - average Summer - short Fall - average
B
Winter - short Spring - shorter Summer - long Fall - longer
C
Winter - long Spring - longer Summer - short Fall - shorter
D
Winter - short Spring - average Summer - long Fall - average
10) Which of the following is true about the winter solstice?
A
All locations on Earth receive exactly 12 hours of daylight
B
The North Pole solar noon position is the highest altitude for the year
C
There is no solar noon shadow at 23.5 degrees North
D
The South Pole experiences 24 hours of daytime
11) If the Earth did not have a tilted axis...
A
It would be like summer all year long.
B
Each day of the year would have 12 hours of daylight at all locations
C
The sun would rise SE and set NW
D
There would be 24 hours of daylight at the north pole
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