Seasons

3. A half of the Earth.
7. The spinning of Earth on its axis.
12. The ____ hemisphere on Earth includes North America, Europe, Asia, and half of Africa.
13. An imaginary line that passes through Earth's center. It is the line that Earth spins on.
14. The movement of Earth around the sun.
15. 4 distinct periods of the year characterized by particular conditions of weather, and temperature. These periods are caused by Earth's tilt.

1. Distance north or south of the equator.
2. Occurs in March for the Northern Hemisphere and in September for the Southern Hemisphere. Occurs when light is evenly dispersed on Earth's surface.
4. An imaginary, horizontal line that divides Earth in half. Creates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
5. The _____ hemisphere on Earth includes South America, Australia, half of Africa, and Antarctica.
6. Occurs twice a year, once in June and once in December. Marks the start of summer and winter.
8. The angle that Earth is positioned in. Causes seasons to happen.
9. occurs in December for the Northern Hemisphere and in June for the Southern Hemisphere. Occurs when less light hits Earth.
10. Occurs twice a year, once in March and once in September. Marks the start of spring and fall.
11. Occurs in September for the Northern Hemisphere and in March for the Southern Hemisphere. Occurs when light is evenly dispersed on Earth's surface.
16. Occurs in June for the Northern Hemisphere and in December for the Southern Hemisphere. Occurs when direct light hits Earth.