8.7A Revolution Mini Flashcard #2

Front

What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere at position A during the summer solstice?

Back

Summer

Front

Which hemisphere experiences winter when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Southern Hemisphere

Front

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

Back

The axial tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

Front

What are the four seasons experienced in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Front

What is the relationship between the tilt of the Earth's axis and daylight hours?

Back

When the North Pole is tilted toward the sun, the Northern Hemisphere experiences longer daylight hours.

Front

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

Back

Summer

Front

How does the position of the Earth affect the seasons?

Back

The Earth's position in its orbit around the sun determines the angle and intensity of sunlight received, affecting seasonal changes.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

Equinoxes are the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the change of seasons.

Front

What happens to daylight hours during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Daylight hours increase, leading to longer days.

Front

What is the definition of solstice?

Back

A solstice is an event in which the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.