4.8 Earth's Seasons and Cycles Check-up

Test your knowledge on Earth's seasons and cycles!

Label each of Earth's seasons according to the positions below (Northern Hemisphere). Remember Earth revolves around the sun in a counterclockwise direction. Word Bank: Spring Summer Fall winter Spring Fall Summer Winter Matching The amount of time it takes the Earth to make one full rotation on it's axis. 24 hours The amount of time it takes the Earth to make one full revolution around the sun. 365 & 1 days Rotation Spinning on its own axis (responsible for day on Earth). Revolve Going around another object (responsible for the season's on Earth). Leap year An event that takes place every 4 years when there is an extra day in February What is the main reason for the seasons? The sun moving closer and further away from Earth during different times of the year. Earth rotating on its axis every 24 hours. The tilt of the Earth on its axis