Seasons Practice

Front

What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

Back

Winter

Front

Why do globes lean sideways?

Back

To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

When does winter start?

Back

It depends.

Front

In which hemisphere is it summer when the Earth is in position A?

Back

Northern hemisphere

Front

What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Winter

Front

What causes the change of seasons?

Back

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

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, 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.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice?

Back

The day has the longest daylight hours of the year.

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

The day with the shortest daylight hours of the year.