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What happens during the fall in September?

A
The Sun is at its highest point in the sky.
B
The northern end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the Sun.
C
The Northern Hemisphere receives minimal daylight hours.
D
The Sun’s rays are not as concentrated as in summer.
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What causes the cycle of seasons on Earth?

A
the tilt of Earth’s axis
B
the shape of Earth’s orbit
C
the direction of Earth’s orbit
D
the distance between Earth and the Sun
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What happens when the south end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the Sun?

A
The Northern Hemisphere experiences fall.
B
The Northern Hemisphere experiences spring.
C
The Southern Hemisphere experiences winter.
D
The Southern Hemisphere experiences summer.
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Which describes a way that prevailing winds control precipitation totals in a region?

A
They cause oceanic winds to carry water vapor.
B
They force cool, moist air from oceans to rise as it moves toward land.
C
They increase the occurrence of droughts in the winter.
D
They reduce rainfall on the leeward side of a mountain.
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What indicates that an area in the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing summer?

A
The Sun is at its lowest point in the sky.
B
The north end of Earth is tilted toward the sun.
C
The Northern Hemisphere receives fewer direct rays from the Sun.
D
The northern end of Earth’s axis is tilted away from the Sun.
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How does latitude affect climate?

A
Latitude controls the angle of tilt for Earth’s axis.
B
Latitude determines the duration of daylight hours.
C
Latitude causes air temperatures to remain cool at higher elevations.
D
Latitude causes ocean currents to move in a certain direction.
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Which describes how prevailing winds affect precipitation in a region?

A
Prevailing winds force cool, moist air from oceans to rise.
B
Prevailing winds blow in the opposite direction as normal winds.
C
Prevailing winds cause huge air masses, both warm and cool, to move.
D
Prevailing winds that move over land usually cause the most precipitation.
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Which accurately describes one way that coastal mountains affect a region’s climate?

A
They determine the way that large masses of cool, dry air move over land.
B
They control the amount of water vapor present in cool, dry air masses.
C
They decrease precipitation on the windward sides of mountain ranges.
D
They force cool, moist air from oceans to rise as it moves toward land.
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During which two months do both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive the same amount of energy from the Sun?

A
December and June
B
January and July
C
March and September
D
May and November
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Which statement describes solstices?

A
They occur when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky.
B
They affect the amount of sunlight in the Southern Hemisphere in May.
C
They contribute to the cycling of winters all year long in the Northern Hemisphere.
D
They increase the amount of rays from the Sun directly received in the Southern Hemisphere.

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