Seasons, Ellipses, Eclipses

Front

What does the tilt of the Earth do?

Back

It changes the angle the Sun's light hits the surface.

Front

What is the darkest, innermost part of the shadow during an eclipse called?

Back

Umbra.

Front

What shape do planets orbit the Sun in?

Back

Ellipse.

Front

How many hours of sunlight does a country on the equator have every day?

Back

12 hours.

Front

What is the eccentricity of the flattest ellipse before it becomes a line?

Back

.99.

Front

What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse.

Front

What is the term for the point in an orbit where the planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Perihelion.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes variations in sunlight and temperature, leading to different seasons.

Front

What is the term for the outer part of a shadow during an eclipse?

Back

Penumbra.