Earths Axis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the tropic at 23.5 degrees North?
A
Cancer
2
Q
What is the name of the tropic at 23.5 degrees south?
A
Capricorn
3
Q
What are the names and dates for which the suns rays are directly over the equator?
A
Vernal Equinox: 21st March
Autumn Equinox: 21st September
4
Q
What is the name of the event where the Suns Rays are directly over Cancer?
A
Summer Solstice: 21st-22nd June
5
Q
What is the name and date for the event whereby the earths Rays are directly over Capricorn?
A
Winter Solstice: 21st December
6
Q
What are the names of the events when the Suns Rays are directly over a tropical part?
A
Subsolar Point
7
Q
What angle is the earth tilted at?
A
23.5
