Seasons

Front

Why do we experience the changing of the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the changing of the seasons.

Front

What does the term 'equinox' mean?

Back

Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 1?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer solstice.

Front

Which season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during Position 1?

Back

Summer.

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

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

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

A solstice is an event in which the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

Front

What are the two solstices in a year?

Back

Summer solstice and winter solstice.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year.

Front

What happens during the winter solstice?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day of the year.