Seasons

Front

What does the term 'equinox' mean?

Back

Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

Front

In winter, is the axis of the earth pointed away or toward the sun?

Back

Away.

Front

Why do globes lean sideways?

Back

To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

In summer, is the axis of the earth pointed away or toward the sun?

Back

Toward.

Front

How long does each of the four seasons last?

Back

About three months.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), Winter.

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

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

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer Solstice.

Front

What is the shortest day of the year called?

Back

Winter Solstice.

Front

What happens during a solstice?

Back

The sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.