Seasons

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

Back

Northern hemisphere

Front

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

Equinox

Back

equal amount of day light and equal amount of night

Front

What is the longest day of the year? Options: winter solstice, summer solstice, fall equinox, spring equinox

Back

summer solstice

Front

Why is the Equator warmest? Options: Because it is closest to the sun., Because it receives the most direct sunlight, Because no clouds form here., Because it is far from the sun.

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1? Options: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Back

Winter

Front

Why is it warmer in the summer?

Back

More direct light from Earth's tilt

Front

What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience? Options: seasons, year, day & night, eclipse

Back

day & night

Front

How long does it take the earth to revolve once around the sun?

Back

365.25 days