Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during December?

Back

Winter.

Front

Which season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during December?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the length of days and nights?

Back

The tilt causes longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What is the solstice?

Back

A solstice is a time when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.