Earth's seasons

Earth's seasons

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7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the first day of winter?

Back

Winter solstice.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the Sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

Back

Winter.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one revolution around the Sun?

Back

365.25 days or one year.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing at position A?

Back

Summer.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the vernal equinox?

Back

The day in spring when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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