Seasons

Seasons

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Science

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox is when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

A solstice is when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season is it in the northern hemisphere when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere?

Back

It is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21.

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