Seasons Scoot

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What is the path that Earth takes around the Sun called?

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Orbit

Front

What causes Earth's seasons to change?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis toward the Sun.

Front

What happens to the Sun's position during summer?

Back

The Sun rises earlier, sets later, and daytime is longer.

Front

Which season has the least amount of sunlight?

Back

Winter.

Front

What months describe fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

October & November.

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the Sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect temperature?

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It causes variations in sunlight intensity, leading to different temperatures in each season.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

They mark the points in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What are the two equinoxes called?

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Vernal (Spring) Equinox and Autumnal (Fall) Equinox.

Front

What is the summer solstice?

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The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.