Earth and Sun Flashcard

Front

What do opposite hemispheres experience?

Back

Opposite seasons.

Front

What is the chemical formula for ammonium phosphate?

Back

(NH₄)₃PO₄.

Front

How many Phosphorus (P) atoms are in (NH₄)₃PO₄?

Back

1.

Front

What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing at position A if it is summer?

Back

Summer.

Front

What are the top and bottom halves of the Earth called?

Back

Northern and Southern hemisphere.

Front

How many Oxygen (O) atoms are in (NH₄)₃PO₄?

Back

4.

Front

What is a hemisphere?

Back

A half of the Earth, usually divided into Northern and Southern.

Front

What causes seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Front

What is the significance of the solstices?

Back

They mark the longest and shortest days of the year.