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?
