Earth's Seasons

Front

What is the season with the shortest day?

Back

Winter solstice

Front

What is the name of the first day of spring?

Back

Vernal equinox

Front

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

Back

rotation

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

Back

365 days/one year

Front

What is the name of the first day of winter?

Back

Winter solstice

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer solstice

Front

What is the name of the first day of autumn?

Back

Autumnal equinox

Front

How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees

Front

What happens during the vernal equinox?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.