Seasons and Tides

Front

What is the name for the first day of summer?

Back

Summer Solstice

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

Back

Fall

Front

At what position will it be summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Position 4

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon?

Back

Neap tide

Front

Where are the sun's rays shining most directly on the spring equinox?

Back

Equator

Front

What is the term for the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer Solstice

Front

What are the four main seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

How many times do spring and neap tides occur in a month?

Back

Spring and neap tides occur twice each month.