Causes of Seasons

Front

What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the changing seasons.

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

Which season is characterized by the longest days and shortest nights in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

What happens to sunlight intensity as the angle of sunlight decreases?

Back

The intensity of sunlight decreases.

Front

During which season does the North Pole tilt away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on the Southern Hemisphere during June?

Back

It experiences winter while the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer.

Front

What season occurs when the North Pole is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

Which season has the most direct sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the relationship between the angle of sunlight and temperature?

Back

A higher angle of sunlight results in warmer temperatures.

Front

What season is typically associated with the harvest of crops in many regions?

Back

Fall.