Bill Nye Seasons

Front

Why does the Earth have seasons?

Back

Earth’s tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

How fast does the Earth turn in miles per hour?

Back

The Earth turns at approximately 1,000 miles per hour.

Front

What season is it when our part of the world is tilted toward the sun?

Back

Summer is the season when our part of the world is tilted toward the sun.

Front

What is an axis?

Back

An axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

During which season do we get the warmest weather?

Back

Summer is the season when we experience the warmest weather.

Front

What is the Earth's revolution?

Back

The Earth's revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, taking about 365 days to complete.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth?

Back

The Earth is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees.

Front

How do seasons differ in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.