Seasons Checkpoint for Understanding

Front

What occurs when the tilt of the Earth's axis is not toward or away from the sun?

Back

Both spring and fall equinox.

Front

Do both hemispheres experience the same seasons at the same time?

Back

False.

Front

What causes seasons on Earth?

Back

Earth's revolution (orbit) and its tilted axis.

Front

Are the sun's rays more direct in the winter?

Back

False.

Front

Does summer occur because Earth is closest to the sun at that time?

Back

True.

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 is an equinox?

Back

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

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

The time when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.

Front

How many seasons does Earth experience?

Back

Four seasons: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's distance from the sun and the seasons?

Back

Seasons are not primarily caused by the distance from the sun, but by the tilt of the Earth's axis.