Seasons

Front

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

Back

tilt of the earth's axix

Front

What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience? Options: seasons, year, day & night, eclipse

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

When is the winter solstice?

Back

December

Front

What is the longest day of the year? Options: winter solstice, summer solstice, fall equinox, spring equinox

Back

summer solstice

Front

When are the equinoxes? Options: June & December, July & January, April & October, March & September

Back

March & September

Front

What season is it in the southern hemisphere when the north pole is tilted away from the sun?

Back

winter

Front

Because of the direction that the Earth rotates on its axis, what direction does the sun rise every day?

Back

east

Front

What season is depicted in the picture? Options: summer, winter, fall, spring

Back

winter