Seasons and Earth's Tilt Quick Check

Front

What is the term for the two times in a year when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Equinox

Front

What effect does Earth's tilt have on the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different lengths of day and night throughout the year.

Front

What is the main reason we experience different seasons on Earth?

Back

Earth's tilt on its axis.

Front

Which regions on Earth receive the most direct sunlight throughout the year?

Back

The equatorial regions.

Front

What imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Equator.

Front

What are the two solstices called?

Back

Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect temperature?

Back

It causes variations in temperature, leading to different seasons.

Front

What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

During which equinox does spring begin in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Vernal Equinox.

Front

During which equinox does autumn begin in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Autumnal Equinox.