Seasons, Equinoxes & Solstices

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

How long is 1 rotation of the Earth?

Back

About 24 hours.

Front

In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice happens in which month?

Back

June.

Front

When daylight hours are almost equal to night time hours, it is called?

Back

Equinox.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation refers to the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution refers to the orbiting of an object around another object.

Front

What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring twice a year.

Front

What is a solstice?

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A solstice is an event that occurs when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

Front

What month does the winter solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?

Back

December.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

The Earth's axial tilt is responsible for the changing seasons as it affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received at different times of the year.

Front

How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.