The Seasons

Front

What causes the changing of the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

In which hemisphere is it summer when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?

Back

Southern Hemisphere.

Front

Where is the equator located?

Back

Halfway between the North and South Poles.

Front

What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the main reason we have different seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

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

Back

Winter.

Front

What happens to the length of days during summer?

Back

Days are longer.

Front

What happens to the length of days during winter?

Back

Days are shorter.

Front

What is the position of the Earth in relation to the sun during the equinoxes?

Back

The Earth's axis is neither tilted towards nor away from the sun.