T4E1 Earth's Movement and Seasons

Front

What phenomenon occurs when the sun is directly above the equator?

Back

Equinox

Front

Why is life on Earth predictable?

Back

It follows natural laws and patterns.

Front

When the northern hemisphere experiences winter, which direction is Earth's northern axis tilted?

Back

Away from the sun.

Front

During the March Equinox, which hemisphere experiences autumn?

Back

Southern Hemisphere.

Front

Why does a location near the North Pole get less energy from the sun than a location near the equator around the December solstice?

Back

The North Pole is tilted away from the sun.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox is a phenomenon that occurs twice a year when day and night are of approximately equal length.

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

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

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the seasons.

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What happens during the December solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day and longest night of the year.