Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the seasons.

Front

Why is summer warmer than winter in a given hemisphere?

Back

The hemisphere experiencing summer is tilted more directly toward the sun.

Front

If it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Fall.

Front

If it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the sun during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

Front

What phenomenon occurs during the equinoxes?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What diagram would model a situation with equal daylight and darkness everywhere on Earth?

Back

A diagram showing the Earth positioned at the equinox.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect climate?

Back

It affects the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and weather patterns.

Front

What are the two solstices, and when do they occur?

Back

The summer solstice occurs around June 21, and the winter solstice occurs around December 21.