Seasons

Front

What is the reason the Equator is the warmest part of the Earth?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

What are the two main factors that cause the seasons on Earth?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

If it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

What causes the changing of the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position 1?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which the Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the Sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

How does the Earth's revolution affect the seasons?

Back

As the Earth revolves around the Sun, different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasonal changes.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What season is typically associated with the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

What happens during the equinoxes?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length all over the world.