8.7A Revolution Mini Flashcard #2

Front

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

Back

Summer

Front

What describes the daylight hours in Edinburg, Texas during the summer?

Back

There are more daylight hours and the North Pole is tilted toward the sun.

Front

What is the position of Earth during winter in Tokyo, Japan?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

Front

What season is the Northern Hemisphere in at position A in the diagram?

Back

Summer

Front

What season is the Southern Hemisphere in at position D in the diagram?

Back

Spring

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect daylight hours?

Back

It causes variations in daylight hours throughout the year.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

Back

The equator experiences little variation in seasons compared to the poles.

Front

What happens to the North Pole during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The North Pole is tilted toward the sun, resulting in longer daylight hours.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's tilt and the seasons?

Back

The tilt determines which hemisphere is receiving more direct sunlight, thus affecting the seasons.