Seasons Practice

Front

What happens during the Autumnal/Vernal Equinoxes?

Back

Equal day and night.

Front

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

Back

Longest day of the year.

Front

What would happen if there was no tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

There would be no seasons.

Front

What happens during the Winter Solstice?

Back

Shortest day of the year.

Front

What is the position of the Earth during Northern Hemisphere Winter?

Back

Northern Hemisphere (Winter) / Southern Hemisphere (Summer).

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

A point in time when day and night are of equal length.

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

A point in time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the Summer Solstice?

Back

It marks the longest day of the year and the start of summer.

Front

What is the significance of the Winter Solstice?

Back

It marks the shortest day of the year and the start of winter.