Earth's Revolution and Seasons Flashcard

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What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing when the Earth is at Position A?

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Winter

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What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation?

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A solar day.

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What marks the first day of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer Solstice.

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True or False: In June, the sun shines directly on the Southern Hemisphere and indirectly on the Northern Hemisphere.

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False.

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What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when the Earth is at Position A?

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Summer.

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What is the difference between a solar day and a sidereal day?

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A solar day is about 24 hours, while a sidereal day is about 23 hours and 56 minutes.

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What is the significance of the Summer Solstice?

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It is the day when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky, marking the start of summer.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a day when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasonal changes?

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