SEASONS

Direct and Indirect Sunlight Use the video to answer the last question on the Worksheet. Fill in the blank with the appropriate missing word. The Earth is tilted and rotating on its axis as it orbits around the sun. This tilt is what causes our Earth to have seasons. When Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, it will experience Summer. When the Northern Hemisphere has tilted away from the sun, it will experience winter. Tilt+ Orbit = Seasons. Solstice and Equinox Winter Solstice Shortest amount of Day light Summer Solstice Longest amount of day light Equinox Equal time of night and day. Happens twice a year. Solstice and Equinox Labeling Label the correct season in the diagram. Please fill-in Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Summer Winter Fall Spring Winter Summer Spring Fall Seasons Solstice Summer Winter June 21st December 22 Long day Long night Equinox Spring Fall March 21st September 22 equal day Equal night