Earth's Seasons

Front

As the Earth orbits around the sun, the direction of the tilt of its axis changes.

Back

False

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position in Fall (Autumnal Equinox)?

Back

B

Front

Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position in Spring (vernal equinox)?

Back

D

Front

Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position on the summer solstice? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position on the winter solstice? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

C

Front

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

Back

Northern hemisphere

Front

At position C, which hemisphere would have winter?

Back

Northern hemisphere

Front

At position D in the Northern hemisphere it would be _____?

Back

Spring

Front

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

axis