STAAR Review: Season

Front

What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when it is in Position B?

Back

Fall

Front

Why does autumn start in different months in North America and South America?

Back

Earth's axis has a 23.5 degree tilt.

Front

What causes the change from daytime to nighttime on Earth?

Back

Earth rotates and causes different parts of the Earth to experience night.

Front

What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's orbit around the sun on seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

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

Back

The equator experiences little variation in daylight and temperature throughout the year.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the length of days and nights?

Back

The tilt causes longer days in summer and shorter days in winter in each hemisphere.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the Earth's seasons?

Back

The sun's position relative to the Earth determines the intensity and duration of sunlight received.

Front

What happens during the equinoxes?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.