STAAR Review: Season

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun.

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?

Back

The southern hemisphere experiences summer.

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What is the position of the Earth during summer in the northern hemisphere?

Back

The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

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Which location on Earth has the least variation in daylight hours throughout the year?

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The Equator experiences the least change in daylight hours.

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What happens to daylight hours during summer in the northern hemisphere?

Back

The number of daylight hours increases.

Front

What is the significance of Earth's axial tilt?

Back

Earth's axial tilt is responsible for the changing seasons.

Front

When is it winter in the northern hemisphere?

Back

It is winter in the northern hemisphere when it is summer in the southern hemisphere.

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What is the Tropic of Cancer?

Back

The Tropic of Cancer is the latitude at which the sun is directly overhead at noon during the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere.

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What is the Tropic of Capricorn?

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The Tropic of Capricorn is the latitude at which the sun is directly overhead at noon during the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere.

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How does Earth's rotation affect day and night?

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Earth's rotation causes day and night by turning different parts of the planet toward and away from the sun.