4.9A Unit Test Review

Front

What causes Earth to experience seasons?

Back

Earth’s tilted axis as it revolves around the Sun.

Front

What is a season?

Back

A pattern of changing daylight and temperatures that occurs every 3 months each year.

Front

Which day of the year has the most daylight hours?

Back

The first day of Summer.

Front

In which season do we expect to see the most amount of daylight?

Back

Summer.

Front

Which season is described as having the least amount of daylight?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the definition of rotation?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the definition of revolution?

Back

The movement of Earth around the Sun.

Front

How many seasons are there in a year?

Back

Four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

Front

What happens to daylight hours as we move from Winter to Summer?

Back

Daylight hours increase.

Front

What is the main reason for the change in seasons?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis.