Seasons Flashcards
What causes the seasons?
The Earth is tilted by 23 degrees
Which hemisphere is the UK in?
Northern hemisphere
During summer the UK has:
_______ days
_______ nights
Long days
Short Nights
During winter the UK has:
_______ days
_______ nights
Short days
Long nights
During the winter is the UK tilted towards or away from the sun?
Away
How long does the Earth take to orbit around the Sun?
1 year (365 days)
When the North hemisphere is pointed towards the Sun what season is it in the UK?
Summer
Give two reasons why summer days are generally warmer than winter days in Britain.
Northern Hemisphere pointed towards Sun
Longer days
When it is summer at the North Pole, what season is it at the South Pole?
Winter
What would happen if the Earth wasn’t tilted
There would be no seasons
The sun would rise and set at the same time every day.
