Unit 5: The Seasons

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

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

Front

When does the summer solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

In June.

Front

What season follows Fall?

Back

Winter.

Front

If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

A point in the year when day and night are of equal length, occurring in March and September.

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

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

Front

What happens during the spring equinox?

Back

The Sun crosses the celestial equator, and day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the significance of the tilt of the Earth?

Back

It affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasonal changes.

Front

How does the Earth's revolution around the Sun affect the seasons?

Back

As the Earth orbits the Sun, different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.