Earth's Seasons

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

When does the Spring or Vernal Equinox occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Spring or Vernal Equinox occurs in March.

Front

What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

Back

When the area you live in tilts away from the sun, it is winter.

Front

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

It is summer in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

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

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located equidistant from the poles.

Front

What happens during the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

During the Summer Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the sun, resulting in the longest day of the year.

Front

What is the Winter Solstice?

Back

The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest from the sun.

Front

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during the equinoxes?

Back

During the equinoxes, both hemispheres experience nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness.

Front

What is the Tropic of Cancer?

Back

The Tropic of Cancer is the latitude 23.5° North of the equator, marking the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.