Sun's Path and Seasons

Front

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth? Options: distance from the sun, rotation of the earth, change in solar output, tilt of the earth's axis

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tilt of the earth's axis

Front

What location on Earth experiences direct sunlight at solar noon on December 21st? Options: Tropic of Cancer (23.5*N), Tropic of Capricorn (23.5*S), Equator (0*), North Pole (90*N)

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Tropic of Capricorn (23.5*S)

Front

What season is when the north pole is tilted toward the sun?

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summer

Front

When is the winter solstice? Options: December, June, March, September

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December

Front

What is the longest day of the year?

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summer solstice

Front

When are the equinoxes? Options: June & December, July & January, April & October, March & September

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March & September

Front

Because of the direction that the Earth rotates on its axis, what direction does the sun rise every day?

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east

Front

If its winter in the southern hemisphere, what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

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Summer

Front

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

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Northern hemisphere

Front

Very cold climates occur at Earth’s North and South Poles because the polar regions:

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receive low-angle insolation