Earth's Tilt and Seasons-Exit Ticket

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

The Earth is rotating AND revolving. True or False?

Back

True

Front

The shortest day of the year in North America is the __________.

Back

winter solstice

Front

At position D in the Northern hemisphere it would be _____?

Back

Spring

Front

When it is summer in Australia, what season is it in Texas?

Back

Winter

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 summer solstice?

Back

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

Front

What is the winter solstice?

Back

The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What are equinoxes?

Back

Days when day and night are of equal length, occurring around March 21 and September 23.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?

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It causes variations in sunlight received at different latitudes, affecting temperature and weather patterns.