Seasons and Earth's Tilt Quick Check

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

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Winter

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During which months do we experience the equinoxes?

Back

March and September

Front

What is a result of the Earth rotating on its axis?

Back

The day and night cycle experienced on Earth.

Front

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

Back

The equatorial regions.

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During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day and the shortest night?

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Summer.

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in March and September.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?

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It causes different regions to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the significance of the summer solstice?

Back

It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What happens during the winter solstice?

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It is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.