Seasons Review Stations #6

Front

What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

What causes the change in seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

On which day of the year will you receive the most daylight in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

June 21.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the movement of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

Front

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

Back

The equator always receives the same amount of direct sunlight.

Front

What is rotation?

Back

The movement of an object around its own axis.

Front

What is revolution?

Back

The movement of an object around another object.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

They are the two times of the year when day and night are of approximately equal length.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

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