Seasons

Front

What causes Earth’s seasons?

Back

Earth’s tilt on its axis and orbit around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the imaginary line that divides Earth in half?

Back

Equator.

Front

What is one reason for Earth’s seasons?

Back

Earth’s tilt on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is true about the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter?

Back

In position A, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

In which position is Earth when it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Position 1.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the sun?

Back

Revolution.

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Front

What is the term for the spinning of Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

How many seasons are there in a year?

Back

Four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What season comes after summer?

Back

Fall.

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Front

What season comes before winter?

Back

Fall.

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