Term 3 CTA Review 24-25

Front

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

axis

Front

At position A, what season is the Northern hemisphere experiencing?

Back

Summer

Front

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

Back

It is winter.

Front

Which region of the Earth receives nearly vertical rays of sunlight all year?

Back

Equator

Front

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

Back

rotation

Front

What is the earth's tilt in degrees?

Back

23.5

Front

What is an Equinox?

Back

Equal day and night

Front

What is the name of the first day of summer?

Back

Summer solstice

Front

What is the name of the first day of winter?

Back

Winter solstice

Front

Name the season with the shortest amount of daylight.

Back

Winter solstice