STAAR Review: Season

Front

What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere during December?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere during June?

Back

Summer

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

When does autumn begin in North America?

Back

September

Front

When does autumn begin in South America?

Back

March

Front

What is the main reason for different seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere during March?

Back

Spring

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on daylight hours?

Back

It causes varying lengths of daylight throughout the year.

Front

What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere during September?

Back

Fall