Seasons

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted away from the sun.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted toward the sun.

Front

Which season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

If it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Fall.

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What are the four main seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

Front

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

Back

The tilt causes longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

The equinox is the time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What is the solstice?

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The solstice is the time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.