Earth's Seasons

Front

What are the four seasons experienced on Earth?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the angle of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

What season is represented by Position 1 in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

What season is represented by Position 2 in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Spring.

Front

What season is represented by Position 3 in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

What season is represented by Position 4 in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Fall.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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They mark the points in the year when day and night are of approximately equal length.