Reasons for Seasons

Reasons for Seasons

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Flashcard

Science

7th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-6

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'equinox' mean?

Back

Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Away.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during Position 1?

Back

Summer.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do we experience changing seasons on Earth?

Back

Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer solstice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the shortest day of the year called?

Back

Winter solstice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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