Unit 5A Seasons

Front

What is the latitude of a location on Earth at solar noon on March 21st where the angle of incidence is 90°?

Back

0°

Front

What is the reason New York State experiences changing seasons?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5°.

Front

Between which latitudes can a 90° angle of incidence of the sun occur at some time during the year?

Back

23.5° North and 23.5° South.

Front

What season is represented when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What season is represented when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the angle of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

23.5°.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?

Back

365.25 days.

Front

What is the significance of the North Pole's orientation during Earth's orbit?

Back

It remains parallel throughout its orbit, always aiming toward the star Polaris.

Front

What is the term for the angle at which sunlight strikes the Earth?

Back

Angle of incidence.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasonal changes?

Back

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