8.7A Revolution Mini Flashcard #1

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What causes the Southern Hemisphere to experience the coldest seasonal weather?

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The Southern Hemisphere experiences the coldest seasonal weather when the South Pole tilts away from the Sun.

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What season is the Northern Hemisphere in when it is at Position A in the Earth's orbit?

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Summer.

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What are the seasons on Earth primarily a result of?

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The tilt of the Earth and its orbit around the Sun.

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If Location A is experiencing winter, where would the sun appear in the diagram?

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Location Z.

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What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing when the Northern Hemisphere is in summer?

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Summer.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasonal changes?

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The tilt of the Earth causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasonal changes.

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How does the Earth's orbit around the Sun influence the seasons?

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun, combined with its axial tilt, results in different seasons as different hemispheres tilt towards or away from the Sun.

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What is the relationship between the Earth's rotation and day/night cycles?

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The Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night cycles, with one full rotation taking approximately 24 hours.

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What happens to the Southern Hemisphere during the Northern Hemisphere's summer?

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The Southern Hemisphere experiences winter.

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

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Equinoxes occur when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the transition between seasons.