Seasons Flashcard Review

Front

In which direction does Earth rotate on its axis?

Back

West to East

Front

What is the primary reason for Earth's year-long cycle?

Back

Earth's revolution around the sun

Front

What happens during the fall and spring equinox?

Back

We get 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of dark.

Front

What is a solstice event?

Back

A solstice event occurs when the sun's rays reach their highest or lowest point in respect to the equator.

Front

What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun.

Front

What causes the change of seasons?

Back

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

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time when day and night are of approximately equal length.

Front

How many solstices are there in a year?

Back

There are two solstices in a year: the summer solstice and the winter solstice.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice?

Back

The sun's rays are most direct at the Tropic of Cancer, resulting in the longest day of the year.