Honors Unit 3 2021 Review

The point of Earth's orbit where we are furthest from the sun.

• Aphelion

• Perihelion

• Zenith

• Eccentricity

The point of Earth's orbit where we are closest to the sun.

• Perihelion

• Aphelion

• Zenith

• Eccentricity

Which position is Summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which position is Winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which positions show solstices?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which positions show equinoxes?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What are the 2 factors that influence Earth's seasons?

• Tilt of Earth's axis

• Orbit around the sun

• Rotation of Earth

• Distance from the sun

Which location will have milder seasons?

• Coastal

• Inland

• Mountains

• Desert

A location that is windward will have ________ precipitation than a leeward location.

• more

• less

• the same

• no effect

What season are we experiencing when the Northern hemisphere is getting the most direct solar insolation (light)?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring