Earth's Seasons Worksheet
A Grade 5 science worksheet exploring the causes and characteristics of Earth's seasons.
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Earth's Seasons
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What is the primary reason Earth experiences seasons?
Earth's distance from the Sun changes throughout the year.
The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.
The rotation of Earth on its axis.
Changes in the Sun's temperature.
2. Look at the image below. Which season is likely represented in the Northern Hemisphere when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
3. The imaginary line that passes through the North and South Poles is called Earth's .
4. When the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing summer, the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing .
5. Earth is closer to the Sun during summer than during winter.
True
False
6. The tilt of Earth's axis causes different parts of Earth to receive more direct sunlight at different times of the year.
True
False
7. Explain why the days are longer in summer and shorter in winter.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. Earth's seasons are caused by the tilt of its and its around the Sun.
9. Areas receiving sunlight experience warmer temperatures, while areas receiving sunlight experience cooler temperatures.