Science Reading Earth 8

Front

What season is it when the Earth is closest to the Sun?

Back

Winter is the season when the Earth is closest to the Sun.

Front

What causes the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis is the main cause of the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

The four seasons are spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter.

Front

What happens during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

During summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, resulting in longer days and warmer temperatures.

Front

What happens during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

During winter, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, resulting in shorter days and colder temperatures.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located equidistant from the poles.

Front

What is the significance of the solstices?

Back

Solstices mark the points in the year when the Sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, leading to the longest and shortest days.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

Equinoxes are the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.