Seasons Staar Review

Front

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Spring

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt & revolution

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Winter

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

Either the longest or shortest day of the year for a hemisphere.

Front

Why is the Equator warmest?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

What causes the change of seasons?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox?

Back

A solstice marks the longest or shortest day, while an equinox marks equal day and night.

Front

When does summer begin in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Around June 21.

Front

When does winter begin in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Around December 21.

Front

What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer?

Back

It marks the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.