Seasons

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is spring in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Fall

Front

During which season is the Earth's axis pointed towards the sun in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

What season is represented in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth's axis is pointed away from the sun?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The axis is pointed towards the sun.

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the sun during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The axis is pointed away from the sun.

Front

What are the four seasons experienced in a year?

Back

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

Which season follows winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Spring

Front

Which season comes after summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Fall

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

They mark the beginning of spring and fall when day and night are approximately equal in length.