Causes of Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

Which season occurs when the North Pole is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

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

Back

Summer Solstice.

Front

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

Back

Winter Solstice.

Front

What happens during the equinoxes?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

Which hemisphere experiences summer when the North Pole is tilted toward the sun?

Back

Northern Hemisphere.

Front

Which hemisphere experiences winter when the North Pole is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the effect of the sun's angle on temperature?

Back

The more direct the sunlight (closer to 90°), the warmer the temperature.

Front

Where on Earth would you find the most consistent daylight throughout the year?

Back

At the Equator.