Seasons and Earth's Tilt

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

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

Back

axis

Front

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Winter

Front

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

Back

Fall

Front

What is the term for the time when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Equinox

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

What happens to the length of daylight during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Daylight hours are shorter.