Earth's Seasons

Front

What does the Earth do around the sun?

Back

The Earth revolves around the sun.

Front

Which season has the longest amount of daylight?

Back

Summer.

Front

When is the summer solstice?

Back

June 21.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Rotation of the Earth.

Front

What season is the southern hemisphere experiencing when the northern hemisphere is in summer?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis responsible for?

Back

The changing seasons.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

Back

Approximately 365 days.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the sun during different seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and orbit.

Front

What happens during the winter solstice?

Back

The shortest day of the year occurs.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are approximately equal in length.