6.9A Seasons

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position 3?

Back

Summer

Front

In which direction is the Earth's axis pointed during summer?

Back

Towards the Sun

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position 1?

Back

Winter

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

One year

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position 2?

Back

Fall

Front

What is the effect of the tilt of the Earth's axis on seasons?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

What season is characterized by the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer