6.9A Seasons

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 2?

Back

Spring.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

In which hemisphere is it summer at Position A?

Back

Northern hemisphere.

Front

Why is it warmer in the summer?

Back

More direct light from Earth's tilt.

Front

What causes longer hours of light during summer?

Back

Earth tilts toward the sun in summer.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How does the Earth's revolution around the sun affect seasons?

Back

As the Earth revolves, different hemispheres tilt toward or away from the sun, creating seasons.

Front

What happens during the equinox?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the significance of the summer solstice?

Back

It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.