Earth's Axis and Seasons

Front

What causes seasons on Earth?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

Front

What pattern does Earth create as it travels around the Sun?

Back

The seasons.

Front

Why does the equator have a consistent temperature year-round?

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

Front

What season occurs in the southern hemisphere when the northern hemisphere is in summer?

Back

Winter.

Front

At what angle is the Earth tilted?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

One year.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

Back

They mark the points in the year when day and night are of equal length.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere?

Back

It experiences the longest day of the year.

Front

What is the relationship between Earth's rotation and day/night cycles?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night.