Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth on its axis causes the seasons.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth during summer in the southern hemisphere?

Back

The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect sunlight?

Back

It changes the angle that the sun strikes the Earth in different land areas.

Front

What is one rotation of Earth equal to?

Back

One rotation of Earth is equal to a day.

Front

Which hemisphere is Australia located in?

Back

Australia is in the southern hemisphere.

Front

What happens when the Earth is tilted away from the sun?

Back

When the Earth is tilted away from the sun, it experiences winter.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on day and night?

Back

The tilt of the Earth does not cause day and night; it causes the seasons.

Front

What is the angle of tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What season occurs in the northern hemisphere when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

Back

Winter occurs in the northern hemisphere when it is summer in the southern hemisphere.

Front

What is the relationship between Earth's rotation and the length of a day?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis determines the length of a day.