Seasons

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

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

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during summer?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during winter?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

Front

What season follows winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Spring.

Front

What season follows summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Fall.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are of equal length, marking the start of spring and fall.

Front

What is the solstice?

Back

A time when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the start of summer and winter.

Front

How does the length of daylight change with the seasons?

Back

Days are longer in summer and shorter in winter.