Seasons

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What happens to the length of daylight as we move from spring equinox to summer solstice?

Back

It increases.

Front

What occurs on September 22nd or 23rd?

Back

Fall Equinox.

Front

What is special about the length of daylight on the winter solstice?

Back

Shortest day of the year.

Front

Where are the sun's rays shining most directly on the fall equinox?

Back

Equator.

Front

How much is the Earth tilted on its axis?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the spring equinox?

Back

The day in March when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the summer solstice?

Back

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

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

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

Front

What is the fall equinox?

Back

The day in September when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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.