The Seasons

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

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

Front

Which season has the longest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

Which season has the shortest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

What happens to the Earth's axis during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The axis is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

What happens to the Earth's axis during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The axis is tilted away from the Sun.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect temperature?

Back

More direct sunlight during summer leads to warmer temperatures.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What is the solstice?

Back

The time when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

Front

What season follows winter?

Back

Spring.