Solstices and Equinox
Rotation vs. Revolution
Northern vs. Southern Hemisphere
Earth's Tilt
Mr. Sommers (Bonus)
100
In what months are the Solstices?
December and June
100
What does Earth’s rotation cause?
Day and Night
100
If it’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
Winter
100
What is the degree of Earth’s tilt?
23.5 degrees
100
How old is Mr. Sommers?
20 years old
200
How many hours of daylight do we have on an Equinox?
12 hours
200
How long does one rotation of Earth take?
24 hours/ one day
200
Which hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun in June?
Northern
200
Does the tilt of Earth change as it revolves around the Sun?
NO, it stays at 23.5 degrees, does not change
200
What other subject does Mr. Sommers want to teach? (besides Science)
Social Studies
300
What are the names of the Equinox and the month they occur?
Vernal = March, Autumnal = September
300
How long does it take Earth to revolve around the Sun?
365 1/4 days
300
What season did it change to it in the Northern Hemisphere during the December solstice?
Winter
300
What is the term for the invisible line that goes through the middle of Earth that is rotated on?
AXIS
300
Where is Mr. Sommers from?
Norwalk, Ohio (close to Cedar Point)
400
Which solstice marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer Solstice
400
A spinning top is comparable to Earth's ____
Rotation
400
Why do the two hemispheres experience opposite seasons?
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, the Southern Hemisphere is not receiving direct sunlight (winter). Vice Versa for when the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun
400
(DAILY DOUBLE): At which two times of year does the tilt of Earth not affect how much sunlight is hitting the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? (direct sunlight is hitting the equator)
Vernal and Autumnal Equinox
400
What pet do I have at home?
Black Lab dog
500
Describe what happens to daylight hours after the Winter Solstice.
Daylight hours increase
500
Explain the difference between rotation and revolution using examples.
Rotation = spinning on and axis, revolution = traveling around the sun/ orbiting
500
Compare how the Sun’s path looks in winter vs. summer in the Southern hemisphere. (height of sun in the sky)
The sun is as it highest in their summer months (December-March), while lowest in Winter months (June-September)
500
Draw a diagram showing Earth’s tilt during summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
500
What is my favorite sport? (to play)
Golf