Earth's Seasons

Front

What does it mean when we say Earth rotates?

Back

Earth spins around its axis.

Front

What is the correct order of the seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What does the Earth's rotation cause?

Back

Day and night.

Front

What happens when sunlight is more direct?

Back

It feels hotter.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

Back

365 1/4 days.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

Front

Why do we have seasons?

Back

Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What season comes after Spring?

Back

Summer.

Front

What season comes before Winter?

Back

Fall.