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?

(a)  

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?

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?