Bill Nye: Seasons

Front

What effect does the tilt of the Earth’s axis have?

Back

It affects how much sunlight strikes different parts of the Earth.

Front

True or False: Daytime and nighttime are caused by the tilt of the Earth’s axis.

Back

False. Daytime and nighttime are caused by the rotation of the Earth.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to travel around the sun?

Back

It takes 365.25 days.

Front

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth.

Front

How fast does the Earth turn in miles per hour?

Back

1,000 mph.

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole around which the Earth rotates.

Front

What is revolution in terms of Earth?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun in an elliptical orbit.

Front

What is rotation in terms of Earth?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

Back

It determines the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasons.

Front

What are the four seasons on Earth?

Back

Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), and Winter.