1.2 EES Earths Motion

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What causes Earth to experience seasons?

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Earth's tilt on its axis.

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How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?

Back

By changing the amount of direct solar radiation reaching the surface.

Front

In which hemisphere do we live (in the US)?

Back

Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What is a solstice event?

Back

A solstice event occurs when the sun's rays reach their highest or lowest point in respect to the equator.

Front

What is the shape of Earth’s orbit?

Back

Nearly circular.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

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The equator receives direct sunlight year-round, leading to consistent temperatures.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is the approximate tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The sun's rays are most direct at the Tropic of Cancer, resulting in the longest day of the year.

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What happens during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The sun's rays are most direct at the Tropic of Capricorn, resulting in the shortest day of the year.