Earth's Seasons

Front

What season is it in the U.S. when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun?

Back

Summer

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 1?

Back

Winter

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 4?

Back

Fall

Front

Why is the Equator the warmest part of the Earth?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

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

Back

It is winter.

Front

What are the four seasons experienced in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the main reason for the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What season is characterized by blooming flowers and warmer temperatures?

Back

Spring.

Front

What season is typically the coldest in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.