Earth's Seasons

Front

What is the Earth's vertical imaginary line that runs through the equator from the North pole to the South pole?

Back

Earth's Axis

Front

At what degree is Earth's axis tilted?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

What season is experienced at point #3 when it is completely dark?

Back

Autumn

Front

What season is experienced at point #1 when it is totally lit up?

Back

Spring

Front

What type of days and nights does the winter solstice have?

Back

Shorter days and longer nights

Front

Which hemisphere is experiencing summer when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun at point #2?

Back

Northern Hemisphere

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Earth's Revolution

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Earth's Rotation

Front

What is the effect of the tilt of the Earth's axis on seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?

Back

Summer Solstice