Seasons

Front

What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

1 day.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth's axis is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth's axis is tilted away from the Sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the amount of sunlight received in different seasons?

Back

The tilt causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to different temperatures and lengths of days.

Front

What is the duration of one complete orbit of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

1 year.

Front

What are the two equinoxes that mark the beginning of spring and autumn?

Back

Vernal equinox (spring) and autumnal equinox (fall).

Front

What is the significance of the summer solstice?

Back

It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the start of summer.

Front

What is the significance of the winter solstice?

Back

It is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the start of winter.