8.7A - Day/Night & Seasons

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

Which season is represented by the letter A in the northern hemisphere?

Back

Spring

Front

What type of sunlight causes more heat?

Back

Direct sunlight causes more heat than indirect sunlight.

Front

Which season is represented by the letter B in the northern hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

In which hemisphere would position A experience summer?

Back

Northern hemisphere.

Front

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

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

The four seasons are Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Front

How does the position of the Earth in its orbit affect the seasons?

Back

The Earth's position in its orbit around the Sun, combined with its axial tilt, determines the intensity and duration of sunlight received, thus affecting the seasons.

Front

What is the difference between direct and indirect sunlight?

Back

Direct sunlight hits the Earth at a straight angle, providing more heat, while indirect sunlight hits at an angle, spreading the energy over a larger area and providing less heat.

Front

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

Back

Summer occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.