Seasons and Earth's Tilt

Front

What does the rotation of the Earth cause us to experience?

Back

Day & Night

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Winter

Front

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

At position D in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it?

Back

Spring

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year.

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.