Planet Earth/Seasons

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What does the earth's tilt cause?

Back

The seasons.

Front

What effect does the tilt of the earth have?

Back

It changes the angle that the sun strikes the earth in different land areas.

Front

If it's winter in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

If it's spring in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?

Back

Fall.

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

Either the longest or shortest day of the year for a hemisphere.

Front

When does the summer solstice occur in the Northern hemisphere?

Back

June 21 or 22.

Front

When does the winter solstice occur in the Northern hemisphere?

Back

December 21 or 22.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

A day when day and night are of equal length.

Front

When does the spring equinox occur?

Back

Around March 20 or 21.

Front

When does the fall equinox occur?

Back

Around September 22 or 23.