Phases, Seasons, Eclipses Review

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

Back

Northern hemisphere

Front

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

Back

It is winter.

Front

Equinox

Back

equal amount of day light and equal amount of night

Front

What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

Back

They are the dates of the solstices

Front

What is the longest day of the year? Options: winter solstice, summer solstice, fall equinox, spring equinox

Back

summer solstice

Front

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

Back

The tilt of the earth's axis

Front

Why is the Equator warmest?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight

Front

In the spring, is the axis of the earth pointed away or toward the sun?

Back

Neither away or toward

Front

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1? Options: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Back

Summer