Reason's 4 Seasons

Front

What is the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the spinning motion of a planet on its axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the exact angle of Earth’s axis?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

If an area on Earth has more direct sunlight, what happens to the temperature?

Back

It increases.

Front

What are the two days of the year when neither hemisphere is tilted towards or away from the sun called?

Back

Equinox

Front

What is the term for the tilt of the Earth that affects seasons?

Back

Axial tilt

Front

What are the two main types of solstices?

Back

Summer solstice and winter solstice.

Front

What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?

Back

Summer

Front

What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the term for the longest day of the year?

Back

Summer solstice