The Earth takes approximately ___ days to complete one full orbit around the sun.

The Earth takes approximately 365.25 days to complete one full orbit around the sun.

True or False: The Earth moves around the sun in a clockwise direction.

False. The Earth moves around the sun in an anticlockwise direction.

Fill in the blank: The average distance of the Earth from the sun is approximately ___ kilometers.

150 million kilometers.

Riddle: I am the reason why when it's summer in one hemisphere, it's winter in the other. What am I?

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

In which hemisphere do countries experience summer when the northern hemisphere experiences winter?

In the southern hemisphere.

In December, the southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, experiencing ___ while the northern hemisphere experiences ___.

Summer; winter

In which months do both hemispheres receive equal daylight, resulting in spring or autumn?

In March and September.

Fill in the blank: Regions near the South Pole may experience continuous daylight during _____.

December

During which month is the northern hemisphere tilted toward the sun, leading to longer daylight hours?

June

What causes the variation in sunrise and sunset times throughout the year?

The variation is caused by the Earth's tilt and orbit, which affect the length of the day.

Fill in the blank: The length of the day is calculated by subtracting the ___ time from the sunset time.

Sunrise

During which season do leaves typically change color due to the breakdown of chlorophyll?

Autumn

True or False: Trees remain active and produce leaves during the winter.

False. Trees become dormant in winter, conserving energy and losing their leaves.

Fill in the blank: In spring, warming temperatures stimulate the growth of new ___ buds.

Leaf

Multiple Choice: Which of the following describes a state of inactivity that trees enter during winter? A) Photosynthesis B) Dormancy C) Migration D) Hibernation

B) Dormancy