The Globe Flashcards
Name the 4 hemispheres
Northern
Southern
Western
Eastern
What is earths axis?
The imaginary line that passes between the north and south poles
Where is the international date line
Opposite the Greenwich Meridian
What is South African standard time based on
The 30 degree line of longitude
What does the the Earths tilt mean
That certain times of the year different parts of the earth tilt toward or away from the sun
What does the the Earths tilt mean
That certain times of the year different parts of the earth tilt toward or away from the sun
What does equinox mean
Equal night
What are the equinoxes
An exact date when the length of day is equal to the length of night
What is the main reason for different parts of the earth having different temperatures
The amount of heat earth receives from the sun
What is a satellite
A highly complex piece of technology which is positioned above earth in space
What is one of the most common uses of satellites
In weather forecasts
What is one of the most common uses of satellites
In weather forecasts
