Shadows and Seasons Day 4

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Front

What causes the length of shadows to change throughout the day?

Back

The position of the sun in the sky changes throughout the day, affecting the angle of light and thus the length of shadows.

Front

What is the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is north of the equator.

Front

What is the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

The Southern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is south of the equator.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during June, July, and August?

Back

Summer.

Front

What season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during June, July, and August?

Back

Winter.

Front

Why do we experience different seasons?

Back

Different seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What happens to daytime length during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Daytime is shorter during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What happens to daytime length during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Daytime is longer during summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

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

Back

Earth's tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.