Reasons for the Seasons: Review

Reasons for the Seasons: Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS1-2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the position of the Earth during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located halfway between the North and South Poles.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience when the Northern Hemisphere is in summer?

Back

The Southern Hemisphere experiences winter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is revolution in terms of celestial bodies?

Back

Revolution is the movement of one object around another, such as the Earth revolving around the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season is the Northern Hemisphere in when it is tilted away from the Sun?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is in winter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

The Earth's axial tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees is responsible for the changing seasons.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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