Seasons

Front

What effect does the tilt of the earth have?

Back

It changes the angle that the sun strikes the earth in different land areas.

Front

What is the degree of tilt of the earth?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What would seasons be like if Earth's axis were straight up and down?

Back

There would be no seasons.

Front

Where on Earth can you experience entire days of darkness?

Back

The poles.

Front

What does the earth's tilt cause?

Back

The seasons.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), Winter.

Front

How does the sun's position change with the seasons?

Back

The sun appears higher in the sky during summer and lower during winter.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

A day when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and autumn.

Front

What is the solstice?

Back

The longest and shortest days of the year, marking the start of summer and winter.

Front

How do the seasons affect weather?

Back

Different seasons bring different weather patterns, such as rain in spring and snow in winter.