Seasons & Earth

Front

What is the main reason we have seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

True or False: The Earth moves in a clockwise direction around the Sun.

Back

False

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in position 2?

Back

Spring

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in position 3?

Back

Summer

Front

True or False: The Earth moves closer to and farther away from the Sun as it spins and orbits.

Back

False

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which the Earth is tilted from vertical, approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the Earth's orbit?

Back

The path the Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun.

Front

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

Back

About 365.25 days.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), and Winter.

Front

What causes the change in seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its position in its orbit around the Sun.