Seasons FAC #2

Front

What causes Earth to have seasons?

Back

Earth's axis is tilted as it moves around the sun.

Front

What is a hemisphere?

Back

A half of Earth as divided by the equator or a meridian.

Front

Which seasons have an equal amount of daylight and darkness?

Back

Spring and Fall.

Front

What is the angle of the Earth's tilt?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the Fall Equinox also called?

Back

Autumnal Equinox.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

Back

The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, affecting climate and seasonal changes.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the intensity of seasons?

Back

The tilt affects the angle of sunlight received, leading to variations in temperature and daylight hours.

Front

What are the two solstices in a year?

Back

The Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice.

Front

When does the Summer Solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Around June 21.

Front

When does the Winter Solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Around December 21.