Seasons-SLD 23-24

Front

In the Northern Hemisphere, the ____________________, is the beginning of summer, and is the longest day of the year.

Back

Summer Soltice

Front

In the Northern Hemisphere, the ____________________ is the beginning of winter, which is the shortest day of the year?

Back

Winter Solstice

Front

Twice a year on the ____________________, the days and nights all over the world are equal in length. They mark the beginning of spring and autumn.

Back

Equinox(es)

Front

How long is a (one) day on Earth?

Back

24 hours

Front

The earth orbits around the _________

Back

sun

Front

How long does it take Earth to make one revolution around the sun?

Back

365 days

Front

Which seasons have the same amount of daylight and nighttime hours?

Back

Spring & Fall Equinoxes

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

The term " Equinox " means....

Back

Equal amount of day light and equal amount of night

Front

What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

Back

solstice dates