Seasons, Moons, & Tides

Front

What season occurs when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

Which hemisphere experiences summer when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Southern hemisphere.

Front

What is the term for equal amounts of daylight and night?

Back

Equinox.

Front

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

What diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?

Back

Diagram B.

Front

What happens to the length of daylight during the summer solstice?

Back

It is the longest day of the year.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

Back

The equator experiences little variation in seasons compared to the poles.

Front

What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox?

Back

A solstice marks the longest and shortest days of the year, while an equinox marks equal day and night.

Front

How does the position of the Earth affect tides?

Back

Tides are influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.