Seasons

Front

Why is the Equator warmest?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

What moon phase would be seen from Earth when the moon is at position 1?

Back

New moon.

Front

What are the reasons for the season?

Back

Earth's tilt & revolution.

Front

What is Earth's annual motion around the sun called?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What hemisphere do you live in if you are in the northern part of the Earth?

Back

Northern hemisphere.

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

Front

What is the significance of the solstices?

Back

They mark the longest and shortest days of the year.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

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