STAAR Review: Season

Front

What does the earth's tilt cause?

Back

The seasons.

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

Back

Summer.

Front

Which position is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing Fall?

Back

Position B.

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

Either the longest or shortest day of the year for a hemisphere.

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are of equal length.

Front

How many seasons are there in a year?

Back

Four seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during June?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the significance of the December solstice?

Back

It marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.