HW#1

Questions 10

The Earth’s seasons are caused by the __________ of the Earth’s axis as it orbits the Sun.

The Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of about __________ degrees.

When the North pole is tilted toward the Sun, the Northern Hemisphere experiences __________.

When the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun, the Northern Hemisphere experiences __________.

The length of daylight is __________ in the summer.

The length of daylight is  __________ in the winter.

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is __________ in the Southern Hemisphere.

When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is __________ in the Southern Hemisphere.

During the March equinox, both hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight, and day and night are __________.

When it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it is __________ in the Southern Hemisphere.