Quiz & Worksheet - The Effect of Solar Energy on Temperature

Instructions:

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How is the summer solstice different from winter solstice?

The summer solstice occurs around December 21st, whereas the winter solstice occurs around June 21st.

During the summer solstice, the area above the Arctic Circle receives 24 hours of daylight, whereas during winter solstice this area is in 24 hours of darkness.

During summer solstice, the earth is nearest to the sun, while during winter solstice the earth is farthest from the sun.

Summer solstice occurs during summer seasons, whereas winter solstice occurs during winter seasons.

Worksheet

Print Solar Energy: Effects on Earth's Temperature Worksheet

1. Why are the polar regions cooler than the equator?

Because the same solar energy is spread over a larger area.
Because the same solar energy is concentrated in a smaller area.
Because the polar regions receive more sunlight each year.
Because the equator is always tilted away from the sun.

2. Which of the following is FALSE about winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Earth is farthest from the sun.
Earth is closest to the sun.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
It is summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

The questions will test you on definitions related to solar energy. The questions will present you with a term and you will then need to select the correct meaning. Other questions will ask you to select the false choice in the provided answers. Solstices, polar regions, and greenhouse gases will be covered.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

You will be tested on these topics:

Solar energy
Temperature
Greenhouse gases
Winter in the northern hemisphere
Solstices

Skills Practiced

You will practice these skills:

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related solar energy lesson
Making connections - use understanding of the concept of solstices
Critical thinking - apply relevant concepts to examine information about the Sun and Earth's relationship in a different light
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding greenhouse gases and interpret it correctly

Additional Learning

You also have the option of reading the partner lesson Solar Energy: Effects on Earth's Temperature. You can use the lesson to further improve your comprehension. The following objectives will be included: