Earth's Seasons

Front

Direct rays of sunlight are ___________.

Back

more intense

Front

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

axis

Front

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

Back

tilt of the earth's axis

Front

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of Earth on its axis.

Back

rotation

Front

What season is the Northern Hemisphere in for letter D?

Back

Spring

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which the Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the Sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

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

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

The time of year when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during June, July, and August?

Back

Summer