Earth's Seasons

Front

What happens to sunlight in the northern hemisphere during winter?

Back

The northern hemisphere experiences less direct sunlight.

Front

What causes the sun to appear in different areas at different times?

Back

The Earth's rotation.

Front

What season is it when the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What happens to the amount of daylight from June to December?

Back

The amount of daylight decreases.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth that causes the sun to rise in the east and set in the west?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the Earth's revolution?

Back

The Earth's orbit around the sun, taking about 365 days.

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.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.

Front

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

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the significance of the solstices?

Back

They mark the longest and shortest days of the year.