STAAR Review: Season

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 3?

Back

Summer

Front

What season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Spring

Front

What is one rotation of Earth equal to?

Back

A day.

Front

What can be inferred if Location X has more hours of daylight than Location Y?

Back

It is day at Location X and night at Location Y.

Front

In which position is it winter in North America?

Back

Position 4, because North America is tilted away from the sun.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

How many degrees is Earth tilted on its axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

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

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, receiving more direct sunlight.

Front

What happens during the equinoxes?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the significance of the solstices?

Back

They mark the longest and shortest days of the year.