Seasons

Front

What is the reason the Equator is the warmest part of the Earth?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

What causes the changing of the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What are the two main factors that cause the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

What happens to the number of daylight hours during summer?

Back

There are longer hours of light because the Earth tilts toward the sun.

Front

What is the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

The angle at which the Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

How does the Earth's revolution affect the seasons?

Back

As the Earth revolves around the sun, different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight, leading to seasonal changes.

Front

What is the significance of the solstices?

Back

Solstices mark the points in the year when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

An equinox occurs when day and night are approximately equal in length, happening twice a year.