Seasons

Front

What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience?

Back

Day & Night

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the opposite of fall?

Back

Spring

Front

If it's winter in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

Why is the Equator warmest?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What causes seasons to change?

Back

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

Front

During which season do the days get longer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

What happens during the equinox?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the significance of the solstices?

Back

They mark the longest and shortest days of the year.