Seasons and Earth's Tilt

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

Back

Fall

Front

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

axis

Front

Which of the following best describes the tilt of the earth during the spring and fall equinoxes?

Back

The earth is tilted neither toward or away from the sun (tilt is side to side).

Front

What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience?

Back

day & night

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

During which season is the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the Sun?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the length of days?

Back

It causes longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The day is the longest and the Sun is at its highest point.