Definitions
Seasons
Rotation/Revolution
Earths Tilt
Equinox/ Solstice
100
Exposure to the suns rays
What is Insolation
100
Summer
At which season is the sun closest to the Earth?
100
Rotations are the cause for the difference in daytime and night time
How does Rotations effect the Earth?
100
The equator
Where on the Earth receives the most sun rays?
100
June 21
when is the summer solstice?
200
Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring
What are the four seasons?
200
Winter
At which season is the sun farthest from the Earth?
200
24hrs
How Long is the Earths Rotation?
200
The poles; North and South
Where on the Earth receives the least amount of sun rays
200
December 21
When is the Winter Solstice?
300
A global increase in the overall temperature in the earths atmosphere
What is Global Warming?
300
because our planets axis of rotation is tilted.
Why do seasons change?
300
365 days
How long is the Earths revolution?
300
23.5 degrees
How many degrees is the Earth tilted?
300
March 21 and September 22nd
When does the Equinox occur?
400
The highest point which something is most powerful
What is a Zenith?
400
the prevailing winds
What is controlled by the Coriolis effect?
400
Venus; 243 Earth days
Which planet has the longest Rotation?
400
90 degrees
Which location receives the most intense isolation?
400
20march and 23 September
on what day is the daylight and night time hours equal?
500
The time or date at which the sun crosses the celestial equator?
What is Equinox?
500
Climate changes with latitude. High latitudes receives less sunlight; low latitudes receives more sunlight.
Why is latitude an important factor in determining the climate of an area?
500
1 degree
How many degrees does Earth revolve each day?
500
June 21
Which day has the greatest number of daylight hours?
500
Winter solstice
What is the part of the orbit that's closest to the sun called ?
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