Causes of seasons

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees.

Front

In which season is the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth's axis is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

What happens to the sunlight during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The sunlight is less direct and the days are shorter.

Front

Why do we have different seasons in different hemispheres?

Back

Because when one hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, the other is tilted away from it.

Front

What is the position of the Earth in summer in relation to the Sun?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the length of days and nights?

Back

The tilt causes variations in the length of days and nights throughout the year.

Front

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

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

It is responsible for the changing seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on temperature?

Back

The tilt affects the intensity and duration of sunlight, influencing temperature.