Science Test Part 3
During the Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, Earth's northern axis is pointed _______?
Towards the sun
March 21st is when both the Northern and Southern hemispheres have exactly the same amount of sunlight. In the SOUTHERN Hemisphere this is called the _______ ?
Autumn Equinox
During Winter in the Northern hemisphere, Earth's northern axis is pointed _______ ?
Away from the Sun
If the Northern axis is pointed toward the sun, which direction is the Southern axis pointed?
Away from the Sun
During Summer in the Southern Hemisphere, the southern axis is pointed ________ ?
Away from the sun
What are the months of Winter?
December, January, February, March 20
What are the months of Summer?
June, July August, September 21
What are the months of Spring?
March, April, May, June 20
What are the months of Fall?
September, October, November, December 20
March 21st is when both the Northern and Southern hemispheres have exactly the same amount of sunlight. In the NORTHERN Hemisphere this is called the _______ ?
Spring Equinox
During Winter in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?
Summer
June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere is called the ________ ?
Summer Solstice
When the Northern Hemisphere has their Winter Solstice, what does the Southern hemisphere have?
Summer Solstice
When the Northern hemisphere has the summer solstice, what does the Southern hemisphere have?
The Winter Solstice
What are the seasons caused by?
The earth tilts on its axis as it revolves around the sun. Is is NOT caused by changes in the Earth's distance from the sun.
How can we know the difference in season between the North and Southern Hemispheres?
They are opposites.
During summer in the Northern hemisphere, which season is it in the Southern hemisphere?
Winter
In the Northern Hemisphere December 21st is called the _______?
Winter Solstice