Earth's seasons and shadows

Front

What is the imaginary line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

In which position is it winter in the southern hemisphere?

Back

Position 1

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is an Equinox?

Back

Equal day and night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Just before sunset, a shadow is very ________ and it points _______.

Back

long, east.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

Which season is associated with the longest daylight hours in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the longest day of the year?

Back

Summer Solstice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the shortest day of the year?

Back

Winter Solstice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

How do shadows change throughout the day?

Back

Shadows are longest in the morning and evening and shortest at noon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What happens during a solstice?

Back

The sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6