Seasons

Front

What happens during the Winter Solstice?

Back

It is the shortest day of the year.

Front

What is the term for when an object moves around another object, like Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

Which part of the Earth receives the least direct sunlight during winter?

Back

Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to different seasons.

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer Solstice.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's daily spin on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

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

Front

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

Back

It is the longest day of the year.

Front

What is the term for the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth?

Back

Solar angle.