Vocabulary
What does "tilt" mean?
To lean to one side.
When does the spring equinox occur?
around March 20th
Why do days get longer after the equinox?
because the earth tilts towards the sun
How many equinox's are there in a year?
2 (spring and autumnal)
What happens to the days after spring equinox?
They get longer
What does "track" mean?
to follow and study something
When is the first day of spring?
March 20
Why does the weather get warmer after the spring equinox?
because the earth tilts closer towards the sun
How long is it between the spring and autumnal equinoxes?
6 months
What happens to the weather after spring equinox?
It gets warmer
What does "equal" mean?
Two things are the same.
When do scientists consider the first day of spring?
March 1
Why do scientists use March 1st as the first day of spring?
marking it on the first day of the month helps them track weather patterns
What happens after the spring equinox if you live closer to the equator?
The sooner you will see and feel spring.
What is the "equator"?
An imaginary line around the center of the earth that splits it into two hemispheres.
What is an "equinox"?
When the earth lines up with the sun so day and night are exactly the same length.