Seasons Flashcard

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.

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What is the southern hemisphere's coldest season?

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Winter, which occurs when the South Pole tilts away from the Sun.

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How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect sunlight received by each hemisphere?

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The tilt causes one hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight while the other receives less, leading to seasonal changes.

Front

What happens to the northern hemisphere during its winter?

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The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, receiving less direct sunlight and cooler temperatures.

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When does the southern hemisphere experience summer?

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When the southern hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight.

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

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Earth's orbit around the Sun, combined with its axial tilt, results in varying sunlight exposure, creating seasons.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes occur when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of spring and autumn.

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What is the significance of the solstices?

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Solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year, indicating the start of summer and winter.

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How can a globe and light bulb model the cause of seasons?

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Tilting the globe and moving it around the light bulb simulates how Earth's tilt and orbit affect sunlight distribution.

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What is the effect of Earth's elliptical orbit on seasons?

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While Earth's orbit is elliptical, the tilt of the axis is the primary reason for seasonal temperature changes, not the distance from the Sun.