Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the Northern Hemisphere's season during December?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the Southern Hemisphere's season during June?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's movement around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's spinning on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

Approximately 365.25 days.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer?

Back

Winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What happens during the equinoxes?

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Day and night are approximately equal in length.