Seasons

Front

What are the two main seasons in the Northern Hemisphere during June, July, and August?

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Summer

Front

What are the two main seasons in the Southern Hemisphere during June, July, and August?

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Winter

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun that takes approximately 365 days?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis that causes day and night?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?

Back

Winter Solstice

Front

What is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?

Back

Summer Solstice

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during March, April, and May?

Back

Spring

Front

What season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during March, April, and May?

Back

Fall

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun that determines the seasons?

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Axial tilt