Seasons

Seasons

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes seasons on Earth?

Back

Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Summer Solstice?

Back

The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Winter Solstice?

Back

The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during the Spring Equinox?

Back

During the Spring Equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around March 21.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during the Fall Equinox?

Back

During the Fall Equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around September 23.

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