Earth & Sun: Investigation 1 Review

Front

What causes seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun

Front

If the northern hemisphere is experiencing summer, what is the southern hemisphere experiencing?

Back

winter

Front

Which season has the longest amount of sunlight?

Back

Summer

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Earth rotating on its axis

Front

Why is it colder in winter than in summer?

Back

The earth is tilted away from the sun.

Front

Where on earth has the most direct sunlight and warmest temperatures all year long?

Back

Equator

Front

When does the sun create the longest shadows?

Back

Winter

Front

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

Back

It is winter.

Front

Why is the Equator warmest?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight

Front

What time of day are shadows the shortest? Options: Early morning, Late Morning, Noon, Sunset

Back

Noon