Seasons and Earth's Tilt

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth during the spring and fall equinoxes?

Back

The Earth is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun (tilt is side to side).

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere during the fall?

Back

Fall.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere at position A?

Back

Summer.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What is the vernal equinox?

Back

The time in spring when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect sunlight received in different seasons?

Back

When tilted toward the sun, areas receive more direct sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures (summer). When tilted away, they receive less direct sunlight, leading to cooler temperatures (winter).

Front

What is the difference between summer and winter in terms of Earth's position?

Back

In summer, the hemisphere is tilted toward the sun; in winter, it is tilted away.

Front

What happens during the summer solstice?

Back

The day with the longest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.