Seasons

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What causes more heat, indirect sunlight or direct sunlight?

Back

Direct sunlight causes more heat.

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5 degrees.

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Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Winter.

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The term equinox means....

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Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

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Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Summer.

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Front

What is the main reason for the change of seasons?

Back

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

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Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What happens during the summer solstice?

Back

The longest day of the year occurs.

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What happens during the winter solstice?

Back

The shortest day of the year occurs.

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Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

Back

The equator experiences little variation in seasons compared to other latitudes.

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