Seasons of the Earth Review Flashcard

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What is the term for the time when the part of the Earth facing away from the sun experiences darkness?

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Night

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun?

Back

365 days

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What is the event called when the Sun's rays shine directly on the Tropic of Capricorn in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter Solstice

Front

What would happen if the Earth's axis were not tilted?

Back

There would be no seasons.

Front

What do June 21 and December 21 represent in terms of solar events?

Back

Solstice dates.

Front

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

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

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

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

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer?

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It is the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead, marking the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What happens during the summer solstice?

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It is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox?

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A solstice marks the longest or shortest day of the year, while an equinox marks the time when day and night are of equal length.