STAAR Review: Season

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 1?

Back

Winter

Front

What is true about Earth's position when very little light is visible at the South Pole?

Back

It is summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern hemisphere.

Front

What would happen to Earth's seasons if it were no longer tilted on its axis?

Back

Earth would not have seasons.

Front

Why is the Equator the warmest part of the Earth?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

What diagram would show every location on Earth having 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness?

Back

A diagram where the sun is directly above the equator.

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the solstices?

Back

They mark the longest and shortest days of the year.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?

Back

It causes variations in sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to different climates.

Front

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during summer?

Back

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What happens to daylight hours as you move away from the equator?

Back

Daylight hours can vary significantly, especially during solstices.