Patterns of Day and Night Science p 264

Front

In which direction does the Sun rise?

Back

The Sun rises in the East.

Front

What is the pattern of daylight hours throughout the year?

Back

Daylight hours increase and decrease in a yearly cycle.

Front

What happens to daylight hours as winter continues?

Back

Daylight hours increase.

Front

What is a season?

Back

A season is a part of the year.

Front

How many hours of daylight are there in winter according to the diagram?

Back

There are 10 hours of daylight in winter.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

The longest day of the year is called the Summer Solstice.

Front

What is the shortest day of the year called?

Back

The shortest day of the year is called the Winter Solstice.

Front

How do seasons change?

Back

Seasons change due to the tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.