Seasons and Revolution

Front

What causes the four seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the sun.

Front

Do regions along the equator experience seasons? Why or why not?

Back

No, because the equator is always at the same angle to the Sun.

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

Back

Spring.

Front

What is the astronomical significance of Earth's equator?

Back

It marks the division between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What season would be experienced in the Northern Hemisphere during December?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasonal changes?

Back

It causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to different temperatures and seasons.

Front

How does the revolution of Earth around the Sun affect the seasons?

Back

It changes the position of Earth relative to the Sun, affecting sunlight distribution.

Front

What are the two solstices, and when do they occur?

Back

The Summer Solstice (around June 21) and Winter Solstice (around December 21).

Front

What is an equinox, and when does it occur?

Back

An equinox occurs when day and night are approximately equal in length, around March 21 and September 23.

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.