Understanding Earth's Seasons

The video explains how the Earth's tilt causes seasonal changes. It describes how sunlight angles and intensities vary throughout the year, affecting temperatures in different regions. The Northern Hemisphere experiences colder temperatures in December due to less direct sunlight, while the Southern Hemisphere is warmer. By June, the situation reverses. The equatorial region experiences minimal temperature variation and equal day and night lengths.

What is the primary reason for the seasonal changes on Earth?

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The tilt of Earth's rotational axis

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The distance of Earth from the sun

During December, why does the Northern Hemisphere experience cooler temperatures?

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun

• The sun's energy is spread over a larger area in the Northern Hemisphere

• The sun's rays are more direct in the Northern Hemisphere

• The sun is closer to the Southern Hemisphere

Why do the northernmost polar regions experience 24 hours of darkness in mid-December?

• The Earth is closest to the sun

• The South Pole is tilted towards the sun

• The North Pole is tilted away from the sun

• The Earth's orbit is elliptical

What happens to the Northern Hemisphere during June?

• It experiences 24 hours of darkness

• The sun's rays are less direct

• It experiences its warmest weather

• It is tilted away from the sun

Why do people living on the equator experience minimal temperature variations?

• The equator has a unique atmospheric composition

• The equator is closer to the sun

• The equator receives consistent sunlight throughout the year

• The equator is always tilted towards the sun