3.9B, 4.9A, 4.9B Review

Front

What season is the northern hemisphere having in position D?

Back

Winter is the season experienced in the northern hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun.

Front

What imaginary line is drawn around the earth’s center?

Back

The equator is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the position of Mercury in relation to the Sun?

Back

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

Front

What is the position of Venus in relation to the Sun?

Back

Venus is the second planet from the Sun.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

What is the significance of the equator?

Back

The equator is significant because it is the starting point for measuring latitude and divides the Earth into two equal halves.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

The four seasons are winter, spring, summer, and fall.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

Front

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is located above the equator, while the Southern Hemisphere is located below it.

Front

What is a planet?

Back

A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.