Seasons & Tides

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

How does the rotation of the Earth affect daylight?

Back

If the Earth rotated more quickly on its axis, the period of daylight experienced each day would be shorter.

Front

In winter, which direction is the Earth's axis pointed in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Away from the Sun.

Front

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

Back

The tilt of the Earth affects the angle of sunlight and the length of daylight hours, leading to seasonal changes.

Front

What happens to the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the effect of the Sun being farther away from the Earth?

Back

It would result in less solar energy reaching the Earth, potentially affecting temperatures.

Front

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

Back

The Earth's orbit, combined with its axial tilt, is responsible for the changing seasons.

Front

What is the difference between day and night on Earth?

Back

Day occurs on the side of Earth facing the Sun, while night occurs on the side facing away from the Sun.