CFA Retake: Seasons

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth in degrees?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

What is the imaginary line that runs through the poles of a planet called?

Back

Axis

Front

What happens to the Northern Hemisphere during summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

Front

What is the half of Earth located below the equator called?

Back

Southern Hemisphere

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the equator?

Back

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

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

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