Seasons

Front

What does the term 'equinox' mean?

Back

Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice?

Back

Winter.

Front

Why do globes lean sideways?

Back

To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

What are the two main reasons we have different seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

What happens when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

What is the summer solstice?

Back

The longest day of the year.

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

The shortest day of the year.

Front

How many seasons are there in a year?

Back

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

Front

What causes the change of seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What season comes after winter?

Back

Spring.