Day/Night & Year & Seasons

Front

What does the Earth orbit around?

Back

The Earth orbits around the Sun.

Front

How would seasons be affected if Earth's axis was not tilted?

Back

There would be no seasonal changes.

Front

Describe the seasonal conditions experienced by people living at the spot on Earth marked by an X (near the poles).

Back

They would experience long days and more direct sunlight during summer.

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What causes the apparent rising and setting of the Sun as seen from Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What are the four seasons experienced on Earth?

Back

Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), and Winter.

Front

What is the reason for the change in seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day?

Back

Summer.

Front

What phenomenon occurs during the equinoxes?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.