Latitude and seasons - Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

Astro 101 - Exam 1 UMich Questions & Answers 2023/2024 what is our planet in the solar system - ANSWER-part of the solar system, in the milky way galaxy, in local group of galaxies, in local supercluster how did we come to be - ANSWER-the Big Bang which produced hydrogen and helium where did elements come from - ANSWER-the big bang produced H and He, which are the base of other elements constructed in stars how old are we in comparison to the universe - ANSWER-human civilization is...

What causes the seasons? correct answers The tilt of the Earth's rotation axis to its orbit around the Sun causes parts of the Earth to experience more direct illumination from the Sun and longer days during the summer than the winter. What part of the Earth spins the fastest? correct answers the equator If you were standing at Earth's North Pole, where would you see the north celestial pole relative to your zenith? correct answers at the zenith If the star Polaris has an altitude of ...

Angle of of Earth's Tilt on its Axis correct answers ~23.5 degrees Ecliptic correct answers the plane traced by Earth's solar orbit Earth's Seasons: explanation correct answers 1) caused by unequal distribution of solar energy across Earth's surface due to the planet's tilt and rotation on its axis the 4 "Marks" of Earth's Seasons correct answers 1) vernal equinox 2) summer solstice 3) autumnal equinox 4) winter solstice Vernal equinox correct answers 1) starts on March 21...

Biology 100 Midterm Questions with Verified Answers **Question:** Are most glaciers currently retreating? **Answer:** Yes, the majority of glaciers are retreating. **Question:** What types of observations can you have? **Answer:** Observations can be either simple or complex. **Question:** When do insect wings become smaller? **Answer:** Insect wings shrink at higher altitudes and lower temperatures. **Question:** What is a notable characteristic of flies? **Answer:** Flies ar...

Science Olympiad Meteorology Latest Update Graded A+ air mass a huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height and a source region. Remember cP, cT, mP, mT, cA continental polar (cP) cold, dry stable air mass that forms over land continental tropical (cT) unstable, warm, dry air mass that forms over land Winter - warm and dry Summer - Hot and dry maritime polar (mP) unstable cold, moist air mass that forms over cold oceans-- Winte...

GEG 112 Final Exam Which of the following countries are crossed by Tropic of Cancer? - Mexico Which of the following countries are crossed by Equator? - Kenya Which of the following countries are crossed by Arctic Circle? - United States of America Which of the following countries are NOT crossed by the Prime Meridian? - Italy How many continents does the Prime Meridian intersect? - 3 Within which hemispheres do you find Australia? - eastern and southern Within which hemisph...

MTTC 105 Geography Exam Questions with Correct Answers Factors Affecting Climate - Answer-Because Earth is tilted, its rotation brings about changes in seasons. Regions closer to the equator, and those nearest the poles, experience very little change in seasonal temperatures. Mid-range latitudes are most likely to experience distinct seasons. Large bodies of water also affect climate. Ocean currents and wind patterns can change the climate for an area that lies in a typically cold latitude, su...

PHSC 102 2024 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers All Correct what are the steps of the scientific method? - Answer-step 1: make an observation, pose a question or problem step 2: make a hypothesis step 3: experiment- hypothesis must be testable and reproducible step 4: conclusion - results - theory what is the difference of science and pseudoscience? - Answer-For science, the scientific method can be used to test the hypothesis. For pseudoscience, the scientific method can not be used...

What causes the seasons? - ANSWER The tilt of the Earth's rotation axis to its orbit around the Sun causes parts of the Earth to experience more direct illumination from the Sun and longer days during the summer than the winter. What part of the Earth spins the fastest? - ANSWER the equator If you were standing at Earth's North Pole, where would you see the north celestial pole relative to your zenith? - ANSWER at the zenith If the star Polaris has an altitude of 35°, then we know that ...

Describe what happens when two tectonic plates collide along a subduction zone. correct answers One plates moves under another and sinks into Earth's mantle. A trench may be formed Explain how subduction leads to volcanic activity correct answers One plate is pushed down and melted as molten material/ magma rises to the surface near the zone What areas exhibit island arcs correct answers Coast of Asia (Philippines, Ryukyu, Japan, Kuril, and Aleutian) What areas exhibit a growing nonvol...