Period 2 Moon, Sun and Seasons

Front

Why do globes lean sideways?

Back

To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

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

Back

It is winter.

Front

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

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

Front

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

Back

Summer

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2? Options: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Back

Spring

Front

Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?
Options: A, B, C, D

Back

B

Front

Which season has the least amount of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

What is letter B's Equinox date (hint:  it marks fall)? Options: June 21, December 21, March 21, September 21

Back

September 21

Front

What part of the moon do we see from Earth?

Back

the same side

Front

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _.

Back

waning