Length of day and night Flashcards

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1
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when the sun is at its highest or lowest point

A

solstice

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2
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How many times in a year does a solstice happen?

A

twice

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3
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the length of day and night are equal

A

equinox

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4
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When is the Summer Solstice in the Southern hemisphere?

A

December 21

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5
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When is the Summer solstice in the northern hemisphere

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June 21

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6
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When is the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere

A

June 21

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7
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When is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere

A

December 21

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8
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When is the Spring equinox in the Northern hemisphere

A

March 21

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9
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When is the Spring equinox in the Southern hemisphere

A

September 21

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10
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When is the Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere

A

September 21

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11
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When is the Autumnal Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere

A

March 21

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12
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Why does the earth’s surface receive varying sunlight

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Due to the curvature of the planet

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13
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How many seasons does areas near the equator have?

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2

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14
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How many seasons does areas in the mid-latitude have?

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4

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15
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cold temp, reduced daylight, and dormant vegetation

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winter

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16
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vegetation begins to emerge, trees sprout new leaves, flowers bloom

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Spring

17
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highest temperature of the year, longest days, promoting rapid plant growth

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summer

18
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weather cools down, many trees shed their leaves

A

atumun

19
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imaginary line of latitude located approx. 23.5 degrees north of the equator, summer season

A

Tropic of Cancer

20
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imaginary line of latitude located approx. 23.5 degrees south of the equator, winter season

A

tropic of capricorn

21
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What causes seasons?

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tilt of the earth’s axis and its orbit around the sun