Test Review for Tides and Seasons 2024

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere at Position C?

Back

Summer

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere at Position D?

Back

Fall

Front

What is the angle degree of Earth's tilt?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it goes around the sun.

Front

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the 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 solstices?

Back

They mark the longest and shortest days of the year, indicating the start of summer and winter.

Front

What are equinoxes?

Back

Days when day and night are of approximately equal length, marking the start of spring and fall.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's orbit and the seasons?

Back

The Earth's orbit around the sun, combined with its axial tilt, creates the seasons.