Across
- 1. the motion of one object around another in an orbit or path.
- 4. an imaginary line that encircles the Earth horizontally, dividing it into two equal halves: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
- 5. is an imaginary circle on the Earth's surface located at approximately 23.5 degrees south latitude. This circle marks the southernmost point where the Sun appears directly overhead during the winter solstice, which usually occurs around December 21st.
- 6. The tropics receive relatively direct sunlight throughout the year due to their proximity to the Equator. This results in warm temperatures and a lack of significant seasonal variations in day length.
- 9. imaginary line that runs through the North and South Poles, around which the Earth rotates. This rotation causes day and night as different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight.
- 11. refers to regions farther away from the Equator, where sunlight is less direct due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. In these areas, the angle of sunlight is generally lower, which can result in variations in day length and seasonal changes.
Down
- 2. is an imaginary circle on the Earth's surface located at approximately 23.5 degrees north latitude. This circle marks the northernmost point where the Sun appears directly overhead during the summer solstice, which usually occurs around June 21st.
- 3. day and night durations are approximately equal at most locations on Earth.
- 7. a specific point in Earth's orbit around the Sun when the tilt of the Earth's axis is either inclined towards or away from the Sun to its maximum extent.
- 8. spinning or turning of an object around its axis.
- 10. Earth's path around the Sun is not a perfect circle, but rather an elongated shape with the Sun at one of the two foci.
- 12. a period of the year characterized by specific weather patterns, temperatures, and daylight hours that result from the Earth's axial tilt and its orbit around the Sun.