Earth's Seasons

Front

During summer, the sun's rays are _____________.

Back

Direct

Front

The imaginary line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres is called the _____________.

Back

Equator

Front

Indirect rays of sunlight are _____________.

Back

Less intense

Front

When the side of Earth you are on is facing away from the sun, it is _____________.

Back

Nighttime

Front

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer solstice

Front

What is the shortest day of the year called?

Back

Winter solstice

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

A day when day and night are of equal length.