Understanding seasons

Front

What is the imaginary line that runs through the north & south poles of Earth?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the imaginary line that runs around the Earth at 0 degrees?

Back

Equator

Front

What season is the northern hemisphere in when it is tilted towards the sun?

Back

Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What season is the northern hemisphere in when it is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What season occurs in the northern hemisphere when the days are getting longer and warmer?

Back

Spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What season occurs in the northern hemisphere when the days are getting shorter and cooler?

Back

Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the position of the northern hemisphere during summer?

Back

Tilted towards the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the position of the northern hemisphere during winter?

Back

Tilted away from the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

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

Back

The equator experiences little variation in temperature throughout the year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6