2 Earth's Seasons

2 Earth's Seasons

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes warmer temperatures in the northern hemisphere during the June solstice?

Back

More daylight hours due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does the north end of Earth’s axis lean during the December solstice?

Back

Away from the sun.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season does the June solstice mark in the northern hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season does the September equinox mark in the northern hemisphere?

Back

Fall.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can be said about the distribution of sunlight at the September equinox?

Back

Equal day and night hours.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

The angle at which the Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

A solstice is an event that occurs when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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