DOL: 6.9A Seasons Day 1

Front

What causes the seasons to be opposite in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted, causing the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to receive different amounts of sunlight during the year.

Front

What happens at the South Pole when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

Which hemisphere experiences summer when it is summer in Argentina?

Back

The Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the position of Earth's axis at the beginning of summer in Texas?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun.

Front

Which position of Earth represents summer in the United States?

Back

Position 2, because the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect sunlight received?

Back

The tilt causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to different temperatures and seasons.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

The Earth's orbit determines the changing seasons as it revolves around the Sun.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's distance from the Sun and the seasons?

Back

The distance does not significantly affect seasons; the tilt of the axis is the primary factor.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.