Seasons flashcard prep

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

In which locations are the seasons most extreme?

Back

The Poles.

Front

What is the order of the seasons starting from Fall?

Back

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

Front

What movement of the Earth causes day and night?

Back

Rotation.

Front

Which season receives the least amount of direct sunlight?

Back

Winter.

Front

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

Back

Axial tilt.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What causes the change of seasons?

Back

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

Front

Which season is typically the warmest?

Back

Summer.