Unit 2.2 Vocabulary

2. The half of Earth located north of the equator, experiencing opposite seasons to the Southern Hemisphere.
6. The angle at which light hits a surface on Earth
7. Earth’s year-long orbit around the Sun, taking approximately 365 days to complete.
9. The two times each year when day and night are of equal length, marking the beginning of spring & autumn.
10. The two times each year when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days
11. This season occurs when one hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, leading to shorter days and colder weather.
14. This season marks the time after the September equinox, with days growing shorter and temperatures cooling in the Northern Hemisphere
16. The amount of solar radiation reaching a given area on Earth.

1. The half of Earth located south of the equator, experiencing opposite seasons to the Northern Hemisphere.
3. The four divisions of the year marked by changes in weather and daylight, due to Earth’s tilt and orbit.
4. The specific angle at which sunlight is received by the Earth's surface, affecting how much heat and light an area receives.
5. This season occurs when the Earth’s tilt causes the sun to be highest in the sky, long days & warmth to one hemisphere.
8. The spinning of Earth on its axis, taking 24 hours to complete, and causing day and night.
12. An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the Northern & Southern Hemispheres.
13. this word describes the spring season, beginning after the March equinox with blooming plants & warmer days.
15. The energy we receive from the sun, which powers Earth’s climate and ecosystems.