Understanding the Earth's Tilt and Its Effects on Sunlight

Understanding the Earth's Tilt and Its Effects on Sunlight

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Science, Geography, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explains why daylight varies throughout the year, focusing on the Earth's axial tilt of 23.5 degrees. This tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight at different times of the year. When the North Pole is tilted towards the sun, the Northern Hemisphere experiences longer daylight hours, and when tilted away, it experiences shorter daylight hours. This phenomenon explains the longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how the length of daylight varies between summer and winter.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to daylight when the North Pole is tilted away from the sun?

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