Earth's Seasons and Sunlight Effects

What two things work together to create the different seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation and the moon's phases.

• The Earth's tilt on its axis and its orbit around the sun.

• The sun's temperature and the Earth's distance from the sun.

• The amount of clouds in the sky and the wind.

When a part of Earth is tilted towards the sun, what kind of weather does it usually have?

• Cold temperatures and short days.

• Warm temperatures and long days.

• Moderate temperatures and equal day/night.

• Heavy rain and strong winds.

What happens to the sunlight when it hits Earth at an angle?

• It becomes brighter and more focused.

• It disappears completely.

• It becomes less bright and less intense.

• It changes color.

What are the conditions like in a hemisphere during winter?

• Warmer temperatures, longer days, shorter nights.

• Cooler temperatures, shorter days, longer nights.

• Moderate temperatures, equal day and night.

• Very hot temperatures, no nights.