s234 Seasons Checkpoint

Front

What season is the sun closest to the earth?

Back

Winter

Front

What two factors cause Earth to experience seasons?

Back

Earth's Tilt & Earth's Revolution

Front

What season does the Winter Solstice represent?

Back

Winter Solstice

Front

What is the latitude coordinate of the Tropic of Capricorn?

Back

23.5 S

Front

True or False: If the Earth's Tilt was 0 degrees there would be NO SEASONS.

Back

True

Front

What is the primary reason for the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the Summer Solstice?

Back

It marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the significance of the Winter Solstice?

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It marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox occurs when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

How does the Earth's tilt affect climate?

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The tilt affects the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and weather patterns.