Astronomy Flashcards
The earth rotates on its axis how many times in 24 hours?
once every 24 hours
In the Northern Hemisphere, where does the sun rise?
The East
In the Northern Hemisphere, where does the sun set?
The West
The earth’s axis tilits at how many degrees?
23.5 degrees
In the Northern Hemisphere, where do you face if you want to look at the sun?
South
What time is the sun highest in the sky?
12 noon
The longest day is June 21st. What is it called?
Summer solstice
The shortest day is Dec 21st. What is it called?
Winter solstice
What does the earth orbit?
The sun
How long does it take for the earth to orbit the sun?
one year
When it is summer in the uk, what season is it in Australia?
Winter
When it is winter in the UK, how does the length of day and night compare?
Nights are longer than days
When it is winter in the UK, how does the length of day and night compare at the north pole?
It is dark for 24 hours
What season is it when the sun is lowest in the sky?
Winter
What season is it when the sun is highest in the sky?
Summer
When it is our summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted which way ?
Tilted towards the sun
When it is our winter the Northern Hemisphere is tilted which way?
Tilted away from the sun
Why does our weather change every year?
the tilt of the earth’s axis changes
What change does the Northern hemisphere’s tilt towards the sun, bring?
The sun’s energy is more concentrated, making the weather warmer.
What change does the Nothern Hemisphere tilt away from the sun, bring?
The sun is less concentrated on the earth’s surface and the land and sea cool down.
When is the spring equinox?
21st March
When is autumn equinox?
21st September
What do you call the map that can be used to find stars and consellations?
Planisphere
Constellations are real. True or False.
False
