Earth's Seasons

Front

What season occurs at point B?

Back

Fall (Autumn) Equinox

Front

Define the term equinox.

Back

Prefix Equi means 'equal' and Suffix Nox means 'night'.

Front

What number indicates the start of winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Four

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth rotates on its axis once every twenty-four hours.

Front

Describe winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.

Back

It occurs on December 21.

Front

What is the opposite of winter solstice?

Back

Summer solstice, which occurs on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What happens during the spring equinox?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the significance of the summer solstice?

Back

It is the longest day of the year.

Front

What does the term 'solstice' mean?

Back

It refers to the times of the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.

Front

When does the fall equinox occur?

Back

Around September 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.