Causes of Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

During which season is sunlight the least intense?

Back

Winter.

Front

Which season generally has the coldest temperatures?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is located at 0° latitude?

Back

Equator.

Front

Which location experiences 12 hours of daylight throughout the entire year?

Back

Equator.

Front

What is the season in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is pointed toward the sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The longest day of the year occurs, and the North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun.

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

The shortest day of the year occurs, and the North Pole is tilted farthest from the Sun.

Front

How do the seasons differ in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.