Earth's Seasons

Front

What causes Earth's seasons?

Back

Earth's seasons are caused by the tilt of its axis and its orbit around the Sun, leading to varying angles of sunlight at different times of the year.

Front

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

Back

During summer in the Northern Hemisphere, Earth is tilted towards the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight.

Front

What is the position of Earth during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

During winter in the Northern Hemisphere, Earth is tilted away from the Sun, receiving less direct sunlight.

Front

What is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is the summer solstice, which occurs around June 21.

Front

What is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is the winter solstice, which occurs around December 21.

Front

What happens during the equinoxes?

Back

During the equinoxes, day and night are approximately equal in length. This occurs in spring (around March 21) and fall (around September 23).

Front

What season is opposite to summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter is the season opposite to summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the significance of the summer solstice?

Back

The summer solstice marks the beginning of summer and is the day with the most daylight hours.

Front

What is the significance of the winter solstice?

Back

The winter solstice marks the beginning of winter and is the day with the least daylight hours.

Front

How do the seasons differ between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.