Earth's Seasons

Front

What season is it when the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter

Front

When is the Spring equinox?

Back

March 21

Front

True or False: Earth's orbit around the sun causes seasons.

Back

False

Front

How often does a leap year occur?

Back

Every 4 years

Front

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west is an example of ________________.

Back

rotation

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the summer solstice?

Back

The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21.

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

Front

What happens during the autumn equinox?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around September 21.