Seasons and Earth's Tilt

Front

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

axis

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience?

Back

day & night

Front

Which location appears to be receiving more direct (and thus intense) insolation?

Back

Location b

Front

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

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

Front

What are the four seasons experienced on Earth?

Back

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Front

What is insolation?

Back

Insolation is the amount of solar radiation received by a surface.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in terms of climate?

Back

The equator has a consistent climate due to direct sunlight all year.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution of the Earth?

Back

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