Seasons and Earth's Tilt

Front

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

Back

Most direct sunlight.

Front

Earth moves around the Sun because the Sun’s _________________ pulls on Earth.

Back

Gravity.

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Winter.

Front

The spinning of an object on its axis is called______

Back

Rotation.

Front

What happens during the Winter Solstice?

Back

Least direct sunlight.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth’s axis?

Back

The Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

When does the Spring Equinox occur?

Back

Around March 21st, when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the significance of the Equator?

Back

The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.