Reasons for Seasons

Axis

An imaginary pole through the Earth that is tilted at 23.5 degrees.

The earth's rotation is why we have what?

Day and night

The tilt of the Earth on its axis causes the seasons because it affects what?

The amount of direct and indirect sunlight; and the number of daylight hours

Revolution

The movement of Earth around the Sun.

Orbit

The path of Earth revolving around the Sun.

Rotation

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

What is the primary reason for the changing seasons?

The tilt of Earth's Axis.

Equinox

The time of year when every place has 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night.

Solstice

The time of year when we experience either the longest or shortest amount of light in one day.

What is true about our summer solstice on June 21st?

We have the most daylight hours of anytime throughout the year.

Winter

What season does this show?

Autumn

What season is the X?