Activity 3-Orbital Variations Flashcards
1
Q
If the sun is in the middle where is the summer and winter solstice
A
Summer solstice is on the left winter solstice is on the right.
2
Q
When is the earth closest to the sun.
A
The earth is closest to the sun during perihelion.
3
Q
When is the earth farthest from the sun
A
During aphelion
4
Q
What would happen to the seasons if the Obliquity of the earth increase
A
The seasons would get more extreme
5
Q
What would happen to the obliquity of the earth if it decreased
A
The seasons would be less extreme
