Test 2 Review Astronomy A 2024

Front

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?

Back

tilt of the earth's axix

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

Back

Fall

Front

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

Back

It is winter.

Front

What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

Back

solstice dates

Front

Equinox

Back

equal amount of day light and equal amount of night

Front

Approximately when does WINTER start (for us)?

Back

December 21

Front

Approximately when does SUMMER start (for us)?

Back

June 21

Front

Twice a year on the ____________________, the days and nights all over the world are equal in length. They mark the beginning of spring and autumn.

Back

Equinox

Front

How long does it take the earth to revolve once around the sun?

Back

365.25 days

Front

The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

Back

day and night