12/3 - Seasons Practice

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night. When one side of the Earth faces the Sun, it experiences daytime, while the opposite side experiences nighttime.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees. This tilt is responsible for the changing seasons.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position 1?

Back

Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position 1.

Front

What happens during the equinoxes?

Back

During the equinoxes, day and night are approximately equal in length. This occurs twice a year, in March and September.

Front

What is the significance of the solstices?

Back

The solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year. The summer solstice occurs around June 21, and the winter solstice occurs around December 21.

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect tides?

Back

The Earth's rotation, along with the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun, causes high and low tides in the oceans.

Front

What would happen if the Earth's rotation slowed down?

Back

If the Earth's rotation slowed down, days would become longer, and there would be more extreme temperature variations between day and night.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's position and seasons?

Back

The Earth's position in its orbit around the Sun, combined with its axial tilt, determines the seasons experienced in different hemispheres.

Front

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemisphere seasons?

Back

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa, due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the Earth's climate?

Back

The Sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and climate on Earth, influencing temperature and seasonal changes.