Earth's Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

Front

Which season occurs during the Spring Equinox?

Back

Spring.

Front

When point #1 is experiencing Spring, what season is point #3 experiencing?

Back

Fall.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

365 days.

Front

What does Earth's rotation on its axis cause?

Back

Day and night.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth that affects the seasons?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the term for the longest day of the year?

Back

Summer solstice.

Front

What is the term for the shortest day of the year?

Back

Winter solstice.

Front

What happens during an equinox?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What are the two equinoxes in a year?

Back

Spring Equinox and Fall Equinox.