Earth's Seasons

Front

During winter, the sun's rays are _____________.

Back

Indirect

Front

At position A, in the Northern hemisphere it would be _____?

Back

Summer

Front

What season is the Northern Hemisphere in for letter D?

Back

Spring

Front

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of Earth on its axis.

Back

Rotation

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the Sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

Back

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 equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What is the solstice?

Back

The time when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

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

Back

Winter in the Southern Hemisphere.