6.9A Seasons HMH Flashcard

Front

What causes the North and South poles to have longer periods of light and darkness?

Back

The poles are angled toward or away from the Sun because of Earth's revolution.

Front

What season is it in Texas when the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the amount of daylight and nighttime hours experienced in location Z when the Earth is at Position C?

Back

There would be more daylight hours than night-time hours.

Front

What season is experienced in location Z when the Earth is at Position C?

Back

Summer

Front

Do Rotation and Revolution have the same definition in terms of how Earth moves in space?

Back

False

Front

What is Earth's revolution?

Back

The movement of Earth around the Sun in an elliptical orbit.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

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

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere?

Back

The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day of the year.

Front

What happens during the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere?

Back

The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.