Seasons

Front

What is the imaginary line that runs through the poles of a planet?

Back

Axis

Front

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What does the earth's tilt cause?

Back

The seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What would happen if Earth's axis was straight up and down instead of tilted?

Back

There would be no seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the half of Earth located below the equator called?

Back

Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasonal changes?

Back

It causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the term for the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?

Back

Tropics.

Front

What are the two main factors that influence climate?

Back

Temperature and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6