Seasons 2.0

Front

What is the primary reason Earth experiences different seasons?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

What is the term for the longest and shortest days of the year?

Back

Solstices

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt & revolution.

Front

How do the seasons in the northern hemisphere compare to those in the southern hemisphere?

Back

The seasons in the northern hemisphere are opposite from the seasons in the southern hemisphere.

Front

During summer, the sun's rays are __________.

Back

Direct.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and autumn.

Front

What causes the change in seasons?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox?

Back

A solstice marks the longest and shortest days of the year, while an equinox marks the times when day and night are of equal length.

Front

What season occurs in the northern hemisphere when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

What happens to the sun's position in the sky during summer?

Back

The sun is higher in the sky, resulting in more direct sunlight.