S6E2 Seasons Equinoxes Solstices

Front

What is the term for Earth orbiting around the sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

In which month does perihelion occur?

Back

January

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer solstice

Front

What do we call the time when both hemispheres have equal daylight and nighttime hours?

Back

Equinox

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth in degrees?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in its orbit when it is farthest from the sun?

Back

Aphelion

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in its orbit when it is closest to the sun?

Back

Perihelion

Front

What is the significance of the summer solstice?

Back

It marks the longest day of the year and the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the significance of the winter solstice?

Back

It marks the shortest day of the year and the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What are the two equinoxes called?

Back

Vernal equinox (spring) and autumnal equinox (fall).