Homework Seasons and Earth's Rotation

Front

What is the season in the southern hemisphere when it is winter in the northern hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

What are the four seasons in order in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn

Front

What is the position of the sun during the summer solstice?

Back

The sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

What does it mean when we say Earth rotates on its axis?

Back

It means Earth spins around an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What is the term for the motion of Earth around the sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the season in the southern hemisphere when it is summer in the northern hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in spring and autumn.

Front

What happens during the winter solstice?

Back

It is the shortest day of the year, when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.

Front

How many degrees does Earth rotate in one hour?

Back

15 degrees.

Front

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

Back

Earth's tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.