Radiation and the Seasons

Seasons are caused by...

• Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun
• earth's rotation
• earth spinning 
• different lunar phases

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What do you notice about the axis in the summer season.

• The top of the axis is pointing to the sun
• The top of the axis is pointing away from the sun
• The top of the axis is shrinking
• The bottom is the axis is pointing to the sun.

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What do you notice about the axis during the winter season?

• The top of the axis is pointing away from the sun
• The top of the axis is pointing toward the sun.
• The bottom of the axis is pointing away from the sun.
• There is no axis

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If the northern hemisphere is experiencing summer, what is the southern hemisphere experiencing?

• winter
• summer
• fall
• spring

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Which season has the longest amount of sunlight?

• Summer
• Winter
• Autumn
• Spring

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What is the angle degree of earth's tilt

• 25.5

• 32.5

• 23.5

• Earth doesn't have a tile

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun
• More direct light from Earth's tilt
• Stronger light from the sun
• Earth spins slower

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Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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What season is occurring at C in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

• Spring

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A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm. This is an example of ________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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