Seasons

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

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer?

Back

Winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasonal temperatures?

Back

The tilt causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures in summer and cooler temperatures in winter.

Front

How does the length of day change with the seasons?

Back

Days are longer in summer and shorter in winter.

Front

What happens to the Earth's position relative to the Sun during summer?

Back

The hemisphere experiencing summer is tilted toward the Sun.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

The time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What is the solstice?

Back

The time of year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

Front

How does the rotation of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

The rotation affects the length of day and night but not the seasons; seasons are caused by the tilt and orbit.

Front

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres regarding seasons?

Back

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.