Seasons

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

What are the two main reasons for the changing of the seasons on Earth?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

Front

Where is the equator located?

Back

Halfway between the North and South Poles.

Front

What causes the changing of the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

Which season is represented by Position 1 in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

An angle of approximately 23.5 degrees from vertical.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

They mark the points in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What are the two equinoxes that occur each year?

Back

The vernal (spring) equinox and the autumnal (fall) equinox.

Front

What is the difference between the summer solstice and the winter solstice?

Back

The summer solstice has the longest day of the year, while the winter solstice has the shortest day.