Seasons

Front

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?

Back

tilt of the earth's axis

Front

What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience?

Back

day & night

Front

How long does it take the earth to revolve once around the sun?

Back

365.25 days

Front

What season is when the north pole is tilted toward the sun?

Back

summer

Front

What is the longest day of the year?

Back

summer solstice

Front

The earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees off center.

Back

23.5

Front

What effect does the tilt of the earth have?

Back

It changes the angle that the sun strikes the earth in different land areas.

Front

What would seasons be like if Earth's axis were straight up and down and not tilted?

Back

There would be no seasons.

Front

Based on the model above, which season is point X most likely experiencing?

Back

summer

Front

Which location has the greatest number of hours of daylight? Options: A, B, C, D, E

Back

E