Causes of Seasons

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How many seasons are there in a year?

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4

Front

What is the main purpose of the diagram showing Earth's revolution?

Back

To show Earth's revolution around the Sun.

Front

If we have four seasons in 1 year (12 months), how long is each season?

Back

About 3 months.

Front

What is the top part of the Earth called?

Back

Northern Hemisphere.

Front

How do we have seasons?

Back

Earth spins on its axis and orbits around the Sun.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), Winter.

Front

What causes the change of seasons?

Back

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

Front

What is the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

The half of the Earth that is south of the equator.

Front

What happens during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The North Pole is tilted towards the Sun, resulting in warmer temperatures.

Front

What happens during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The North Pole is tilted away from the Sun, resulting in colder temperatures.