The Seasons

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

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

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

23.5°.

Front

What happens when a hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

It experiences summer due to more direct sunlight.

Front

What happens when a hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?

Back

It experiences winter due to less direct sunlight.

Front

Where on Earth receives the most direct sunlight?

Back

The equator.

Front

Where on Earth receives the least direct sunlight?

Back

The poles.

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21-22.

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere during December?

Back

Winter.

Front

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere during June?

Back

Winter.