Understanding Seasons and Earth's Orbit

Which months did the narrator associate with colorful leaves during childhood?

• April and May

• July and August

• September and October

• December and January

Who was the astronomer that proved planetary orbits are elliptical?

• Albert Einstein

• Johannes Kepler

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

What shape is Earth's orbit around the sun?

• Square

• Triangle

• Almost circular

• Ellipse

When is Earth closest to the sun?

What is the axial tilt of the Earth?

• 45 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 30 degrees

What happens to the number of hours of daylight Cardiff has as we move from spring into summer?

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Why isn't the North Pole the hottest place on Earth during northern summer?

• It receives less solar energy per square kilometer

• It has too many icebergs

• It is too far from the sun

• It is always dark

When does the summer solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?

• December 21st

• September 21st

• June 21st

• March 21st

What affects the amount of solar energy received by an area of the Earth's surface?

• Cloud cover and atmospheric conditions

• Population density and how built up the area is

• Type and amount of vegetation

• How high the Sun is in the sky

Cardiff has longer days in summer. How does this have a warming effect on Cardiff?

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