The Seasons

Front

What is the longest day of the year?

Back

The longest day of the year is called the summer solstice.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the third position of the seasonal cycle?

Back

The season is Summer.

Front

What does the term 'equinox' mean?

Back

Equinox means equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere if it is winter?

Back

It is winter.

Front

Why is it warmer in the summer?

Back

It is warmer in the summer because of more direct sunlight due to Earth's tilt.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

The four seasons are Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

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

Front

What is the shortest day of the year called?

Back

The shortest day of the year is called the winter solstice.

Front

During which season do the days start to get longer?

Back

Days start to get longer during Spring.

Front

What happens during the fall equinox?

Back

During the fall equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length.