4/8 Flashcardizz Seasons

Front

What is the main reason for the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the change of seasons.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

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

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on daylight hours during summer?

Back

Daylight hours are longer in summer.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

At which position in its orbit is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing Fall?

Back

Position B.

Front

What happens to the temperature in the Northern Hemisphere during winter?

Back

Temperatures are generally colder.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What is the significance of the solstice?

Back

A solstice marks the longest or shortest day of the year, indicating the start of summer or winter.

Front

How does the Earth's tilt affect the intensity of sunlight received?

Back

The tilt affects the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth, influencing temperature and climate.