Seasons and Shadows

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

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

Front

Which season is characterized by blooming flowers and warmer weather?

Back

Spring.

Front

What happens to the temperature during winter?

Back

It gets colder.

Front

If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the position of the sun at noon?

Back

The sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

How does the sun's position change throughout the day?

Back

The sun rises in the east, is highest at noon, and sets in the west.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on shadows?

Back

Shadows are longer in winter and shorter in summer.

Front

What season comes after winter?

Back

Spring.

Front

What happens to the days during summer?

Back

Days are longer and nights are shorter.