Causes of Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the degree of Earth's axial tilt?

Back

23.5°

Front

Which location experiences 24 hours of daylight during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

South Pole

Front

Which location experiences 12 hours of daylight throughout the entire year?

Back

Equator

Front

What angle of sunlight hitting Earth's surface produces the most intense sunlight?

Back

90°

Front

Which season generally has the coldest temperatures?

Back

Winter

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the intensity of sunlight?

Back

The tilt causes sunlight to hit different areas at varying angles, affecting temperature and intensity.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to daylight?

Back

The equator experiences nearly equal day and night throughout the year.

Front

What happens at the poles during summer?

Back

The poles experience continuous daylight for several months.

Front

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

Back

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