Earth's Seasons

Front

If it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

What could cause the Earth to stop having seasons?

Back

The Earth is no longer tilted.

Front

Which season has the longest day?

Back

Summer

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth?

Back

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

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

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

Front

What is the solstice?

Back

The time of year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

Front

What season comes after winter?

Back

Spring