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(1) What is the name of Earth’s position on 22nd December?

  • A. Equinox
  • B. Polar Night
  • C. Winter Solstice
  • D. Summer Solstice
(c) Winter Solstice

(2) On 21 March and 23 September, where do the Sun’s direct rays fall?

  • A. Equator
  • B. Arctic Circle
  • C. Tropic of Capricorn
  • D. Tropic of Cancer
(a) Equator

(3) During an equinox, which of the following is true about Earth’s poles?

  • A. North Pole is tilted towards the Sun
  • B. South Pole is tilted towards the Sun
  • C. Neither pole is tilted towards the Sun
  • D. Both are tilted towards the Sun
(a) North Pole is tilted towards the Sun

(4) What is the term used for the position of the Earth when days and nights are equal?

  • A. Solstice
  • B. Polar Day
  • C. Orbit
  • D. Equinox
(d) Equinox

(5) On 23 September, which season is in the Northern Hemisphere?

  • A. Spring
  • B. Summer
  • C. Winter
  • D. Autumn
(d) Autumn

(6) On 21 March, which season is in the Southern Hemisphere?

  • A. Spring
  • B. Autumn
  • C. Summer
  • D. Winter
(b) Autumn

(7) On 21 March, which season is in the Northern Hemisphere?

  • A. Winter
  • B. Summer
  • C. Autumn
  • D. Spring
(d) Spring

(8) Maps that show natural features like mountains, rivers, and plains are called:?

  • A. Political maps
  • B. Physical maps
  • C. Thematic maps
  • D. Sketch maps
(b) Physical maps

(9) Maps that show cities, towns, and boundaries of countries and states are called?

  • A. Sketch maps
  • B. Physical maps
  • C. Thematic maps
  • D. Political maps
(d) Political maps

(10) Maps that focus on specific information such as rainfall or industries are called?

  • A. Sketch maps
  • B. Physical maps
  • C. Thematic maps
  • D. Political maps
(c) Thematic maps