Earth's Sunlight and Tilt Flashcard

Front

What causes sunlight to hit the Earth at different angles throughout the year?

Back

The Earth's tilt on its axis

Front

Which part of the Earth receives more direct sunlight? Options: The poles, The equator, The northern hemisphere, The southern hemisphere

Back

The equator

Front

Why do the poles receive less direct sunlight?

Back

Because of the Earth's tilt on its axis

Front

What effect does direct sunlight have on temperature?

Back

It increases energy and results in warmer temperatures.

Front

How does indirect sunlight affect temperature?

Back

It decreases energy and results in cooler temperatures.

Front

What happens to colder fluids compared to warmer fluids?

Back

Colder fluids sink beneath warmer fluids.

Front

Why do warmer fluids rise above cooler fluids?

Back

Because they are less dense.

Front

What drives the movement of air and water on Earth?

Back

Temperature differences.

Front

What causes the movement of air in the atmosphere?

Back

Temperature differences

Front

In the tropics, what happens to warm air?

Back

It rises and creates low pressure.