Seasons

Seasons

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Science

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Equinox?

Back

An Equinox is a time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring twice a year, around March 21 and September 23.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Solstice?

Back

A Solstice is an event that occurs twice a year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

Back

The Summer Solstice occurs around June 21 and is the day with the longest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience during the Southern Hemisphere's winter?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when the Southern Hemisphere is in winter.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the seasons.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth is approximately 23.5 degrees, which affects how sunlight is distributed across the planet.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of June 21st in terms of daylight?

Back

June 21st is significant because it marks the Summer Solstice, the day with the most daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.

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