Seasons

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 1?

Back

Winter.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 3?

Back

Summer.

Front

Which season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during Position 1?

Back

Summer.

Front

What type of sunlight causes more heat?

Back

Direct sunlight.

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect seasons?

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes day and night but does not directly cause seasons.

Front

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

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun.

Front

What happens to the sun's position in the sky during winter?

Back

The sun is lower in the sky, resulting in shorter days.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

Equinoxes mark the beginning of spring and fall when day and night are approximately equal.