Seasons, Shadows, Moon Phases

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth around its axis.

Front

How long does one day/night cycle take?

Back

24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Summer.

Front

True or False: The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons.

Back

True.

Front

What celestial body takes about one month to orbit around the Earth?

Back

The moon.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), and Winter.

Front

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

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect shadows?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction depending on the sun's position in the sky.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.