Seasons Topic 4 Experience 1

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What causes winter in one of Earth's hemispheres?

Back

Winter happens when the direction of Earth’s axis tilts that hemisphere away from the sun.

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What does revolution refer to?

Back

Revolution refers to the movement of one object around another object.

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What is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?

Back

The longest day of the year is referred to as the summer solstice.

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What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force is when two forces acting on an object are equal in strength and opposite in direction.

Front

What does Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion state?

Back

Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion states that for every action force, there is an equal but opposite reaction force.

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

During summer, Earth's axis is tilted toward the sun in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

Equinoxes are significant because they mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What happens during the winter solstice?

Back

During the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.

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How does the Earth's revolution affect seasons?

Back

The Earth's revolution around the sun, combined with its axial tilt, causes the changing seasons.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.