5th g Week December 23 Equinox and Solstice

5th g Week December 23 Equinox and Solstice

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Geography

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When one of the earth's poles is at its extreme tilt towards (or away) from the sun, this is called a ______________.

Back

solstice

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many seasons are there in a year?

Back

4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When the North pole is tilted toward the sun, which area will have the most hours of daylight?

Back

The Arctic Circle

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

There are ______ equinoxes and __________ solstices.

Back

2 equinoxes and 2 solstices.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During which season would we experience the longest daytime period of the year? Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer

Back

Summer

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a characteristic of an equinox?

Back

When we have equal length of day and night

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is summer warmer than winter?

Back

The hemisphere experiencing summer is tilted more directly toward the sun.

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