Earth's Seasons

Front

What causes the changing of the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

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

Front

Does the direction of the tilt of the Earth's axis change as it orbits the sun?

Back

False.

Front

What is the name of the first day of fall?

Back

Autumnal equinox.

Front

Which day has the shortest daylight hours?

Back

Winter solstice.

Front

What is the summer solstice?

Back

The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21.

Front

What is the vernal equinox?

Back

The first day of spring, when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What happens during the winter solstice?

Back

The sun is at its lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the shortest day of the year.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the autumnal equinox?

Back

It marks the beginning of fall and is when day and night are approximately equal.