Unit 1.5: Earth Sun Relations

Lithosphere

Atmosphere

Hydrosphere

Biosphere

The Tropic of Cancer is the most northerly circle of latitude where the Sun can be directly overhead.

The Tropic of Capricorn is the southernmost latitude where the Sun can be seen directly overhead.

Both are circles of latitude located at 23 ½ degrees from the equator.

The Tropic of Cancer is located in the southern hemisphere.

It determines the length of a day and night.

It influences weather patterns and climate.

It causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

It affects the color of the sky.

It causes the seasons to change.

It takes about 365 days to complete one revolution.

The Earth's axis is perpendicular to its orbital path.

Different areas receive different amounts of sunlight.

Vernal Equinox

Winter Solstice

Summer Solstice

Autumnal Equinox

It occurs around June 21-22.

The sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer.

It marks the shortest day of the year.

It occurs in December.

The date and the Tropic above which the sun is directly overhead

The length of the day

The continents affected

The temperature experienced

Because the Earth is farther from the sun at the poles

Because the poles are covered in ice

Because of the tilt of the Earth

Because the poles are at a higher altitude

Typhoons

Cyclones

Tornadoes

Monsoons

Warm water

Thunderstorm activity

Cold air

High mountains

Leeward side

Windward side

North side

South side