Seasons

Front

What season is occurring in the northern hemisphere during the equinoxes?

Back

Spring and Fall are the seasons occurring during the equinoxes in the northern hemisphere.

Front

What is the term for Earth's path around the sun?

Back

Revolution.

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 Summer Solstice at the North Pole?

Back

The North Pole experiences 24 hours of daylight, known as the 'midnight sun'.

Front

What season is occurring in the northern hemisphere at position 1 in the diagram?

Back

Spring.

Front

What season is occurring in the northern hemisphere at position 4 in the diagram?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the term for the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Axial tilt.

Front

How many seasons are there in a year?

Back

Four seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the sun.