Uneven heating Flashcards
1
Q
Earth’s axis is tilted
A
what causes seasons, tilted away- cold, winter, tilted towards the sun- hot, summer.
2
Q
Covered by both land and water
A
Water- high specific heat and heats up slower, Land-low specific heat and heats up faster
3
Q
Earth is spinning
A
Causes day and night (warm and night)
4
Q
Earth is round
A
Poles receive less light and get it at an angle which causes the light to spread out more- coldest, equator receives the most light- warmest.
