Explaining Seasons

Front

The Earth's axis remains pointed in the same direction as it does this around the Sun: rotates, spins, revolves, moves.

Back

revolves

Front

23 1/2 degrees

Back

tilt of the Earth

Front

What is the season in the northern hemisphere?

Back

winter

Front

What is the season in the southern hemisphere?

Back

summer

Front

The earth moves around the sun in this direction: right, left, clockwise, counter-clockwise

Back

counter-clockwise