8.7A Revolution Mini Flashcard #1

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

In which season is the Northern Hemisphere when Position A is experiencing summer?

Back

Summer.

Front

Where would the sun appear in the diagram if A is experiencing winter?

Back

Location Z.

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What is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing when Earth is in Position C?

Back

The beginning of summer.

Front

When does the Southern Hemisphere experience the coldest weather?

Back

When the South Pole tilts away from the Sun.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's orbit around the sun?

Back

It determines the length of seasons and the timing of seasonal changes.

Front

How does the position of the Earth in its orbit affect the sun's position in the sky?

Back

It changes the angle and intensity of sunlight received at different locations.

Front

What happens to the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice?

Back

It experiences the longest day of the year.

Front

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

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.