This season is March through May and has warm, rainy weather
Spring
Is the Earth tilted away or toward the sun during winter?
Away
What is the equator?
The imaginary line around the center of the Earth going horizontally
What is the winter solstice?
The shortest day of the year.
If it is summer here, what season is it in Australia?
Winter
This season is June through August and is very hot
Is the Earth tilted away or toward the sun during summer?
Toward
What is the northern hemisphere?
The top half of the Earth.
What is the summer solstice?
The longest day of the year.
If it is winter here, what season is it in Australia?
Summer
This season is September through November and is cool
Fall
23.5 degrees
What is the southern hemisphere?
The bottom half of the Earth
What happens during the fall and spring equinoxes?
There are 12 hours of day and night.
If it is spring here, what season is it in Australia?
Fall
This season is December through February and is very cold
The Earth rotates on its ________.
Axis
The northern hemisphere
Describe the weather at the equator.
Same warm weather year round
12 hour days and nights
If it is fall here, what season is it in Australia?
Spring
Winter, spring, summer, fall (or autumn)
How long does it take for the Earth to fully rotate on time on its axis?
24 hours / one day
What are the TWO reasons for the seasons?
Describe the weather at the north and south pole.
Very cold. Some parts of the year has 24 hour nights and some have 24 hour days.
Is Australia in the southern hemisphere or the northern hemisphere?
Southern hemisphere