ESS1.A2 Seasons on Earth

Front

What angle of sunlight produces the most heat?

Back

90 degrees

Front

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

Back

Summer

Front

What describes the conditions for Earth when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun?

Back

The Northern hemisphere has the fewest hours of daylight.

Front

What happens when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

At position A, which hemisphere experiences summer?

Back

Northern hemisphere.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis during summer in the Northern hemisphere?

Back

The North Pole is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasonal changes?

Back

It causes variations in sunlight and temperature throughout the year.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern hemisphere during the equinox?

Back

Spring or Fall (equal daylight and nighttime hours).

Front

How does the angle of sunlight affect temperature?

Back

A steeper angle (closer to 90 degrees) results in more concentrated sunlight and higher temperatures.

Front

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

Back

The equator experiences little seasonal change due to consistent sunlight throughout the year.