Seasons of the year

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the longest day of the year?

Back

Summer solstice.

Front

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

Back

Northern hemisphere.

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere leans toward the sun, daylight is -

Back

Longer.

Front

Slow, circular movement at the top of Earth's axis is called?

Back

Precession.

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 shortest day of the year?

Back

Winter solstice.

Front

During which equinox do day and night have approximately equal length?

Back

Spring and Fall equinox.

Front

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

Back

It causes variations in temperature, leading to different seasons.

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.