Seasons

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during December, January, and February?

Back

Winter.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during March, April, and May?

Back

Spring.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during June, July, and August?

Back

Summer.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during September, October, and November?

Back

Fall.

Front

What is the position of the Earth during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

What is the position of the Earth during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

Back

It determines the intensity and duration of sunlight received in different regions.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

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