Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the axial tilt of the Earth?

Back

The axial tilt of the Earth is approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

In which hemisphere is it summer when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the duration of one complete rotation of the Earth?

Back

One complete rotation of the Earth takes approximately 24 hours, or one day.

Front

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

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What happens to the length of daylight during summer?

Back

During summer, the length of daylight increases.

Front

What is the significance of the solstices?

Back

Solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year, indicating the start of summer and winter.

Front

How does the Earth's orbit affect the seasons?

Back

The Earth's orbit around the Sun, combined with its axial tilt, leads to varying sunlight intensity and duration, creating seasons.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the Earth's orbit around the Sun.