6.9A Seasons

Front

What season is experienced in the northern hemisphere when it is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter

Front

What season does the southern hemisphere experience when the northern hemisphere has summer?

Back

Winter

Front

Why does the equator have a consistent temperature throughout the year?

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

Front

In which direction is the Earth's axis pointed during winter in the northern hemisphere?

Back

Away from the sun.

Front

Why is summer warmer than winter in the northern hemisphere?

Back

The hemisphere experiencing summer is tilted more directly toward the sun.

Front

What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What is the solstice?

Back

The time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the intensity of sunlight received?

Back

A greater tilt results in more direct sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures.

Front

What happens to the sun's position in the sky during summer compared to winter?

Back

The sun is higher in the sky during summer and lower during winter.