Exam Review 1

Front

What causes the changes in seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

Axis

Front

Why is the Equator warmest?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

Back

Spring.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

How does the rotation of the Earth affect day and night?

Back

The rotation causes different parts of the Earth to face the sun or be in shadow, creating day and night.

Front

What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?

Back

Summer.