Seasons and Earth's Tilt

Front

What is the main reason the area around the equator stays the same temperature all year?

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

Front

How is the Earth's tilt described during the spring and fall equinoxes?

Back

The earth is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun (tilt is side to side).

Front

What is the angle of the Earth's axis tilt?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position 1?

Back

Winter.

Front

What season is represented by a diagram showing the sun high in the sky and long days?

Back

Summer.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the Northern Hemisphere during summer?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, receiving more direct sunlight.

Front

What happens to the temperature in the polar regions during summer?

Back

The polar regions experience continuous daylight and warmer temperatures.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

How does the Earth's tilt affect the length of day and night?

Back

The tilt causes variations in the length of day and night throughout the year.