Seasons and Tides

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

Which season has the shortest daylight hours?

Back

Winter.

Front

Why do areas around the equator have no seasons?

Back

They receive the same amount of direct sunlight year-round.

Front

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

Back

It is winter.

Front

Which celestial body has a greater effect on Earth's tides?

Back

The Moon.

Front

What causes tides?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

It determines the angle and intensity of sunlight received in different areas.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.