Flocabulary Seasons

Front

What kind of light does the Northern Hemisphere receive when the Southern Hemisphere is getting indirect sunlight?

Back

Direct sunlight.

Front

What is Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from pole to pole.

Front

In which season does the Northern Hemisphere receive direct sunlight?

Back

Summer.

Front

Why isn’t there any seasonal change at the equator?

Back

Because it always gets direct sunlight.

Front

What causes seasonal change?

Back

The angle of the rays, tilt of the axis, and orbit around the sun.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which the Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the sun.

Front

What happens during the equinox?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the significance of the solstice?

Back

It marks the longest and shortest days of the year.

Front

How does the Earth's orbit affect seasons?

Back

The Earth's orbit determines the angle and intensity of sunlight received.

Front

What is direct sunlight?

Back

Sunlight that hits the Earth at a straight angle.