Why Do We Have Seasons Simulation
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10 questions
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At the December solstice...
At the December solstice...
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
North Pole | arrow_right_alt | Pointed away from Sun |
South Pole | arrow_right_alt | Pointed toward Sun |
1
On the March equinox, all locations on Earth have _______ hours of daylight and night.
On the March equinox, all locations on Earth have _______ hours of daylight and night.
1
When it is winter in the Southern hemisphere, what season is it in the Northern hemisphere?
When it is winter in the Southern hemisphere, what season is it in the Northern hemisphere?
1
The tilt of the Earth
The tilt of the Earth
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ABOUT SEASONS: Match the cause to the effect.
ABOUT SEASONS: Match the cause to the effect.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Earth's rotation | arrow_right_alt | causes day and night |
Earth's tilt | arrow_right_alt | causes seasons |
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EARTH'S ORBIT: Earth's orbit is
EARTH'S ORBIT: Earth's orbit is
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SUN'S PATH IN THE SKY: Every day, the Sun __________ across the sky from _______________
SUN'S PATH IN THE SKY: Every day, the Sun __________ across the sky from _______________
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SUN'S ANGLE:
SUN'S ANGLE:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
sunlight strikes Earth's surface directly | arrow_right_alt | more intense heat |
sunlight strikes Earth at shallower angle | arrow_right_alt | less intense heat |
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As daylight hours increase at a location, what receives more energy? Choose all that apply.
As daylight hours increase at a location, what receives more energy? Choose all that apply.
- land
- atmosphere
- Mars
- ocean
- rocks
- Receive more energy
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Match the image showing the sun at noon to it's city/solstice.
Match the image showing the sun at noon to it's city/solstice.
- Item 1
- Item 2
- New York June Solstice
- Miami June Solstice
- New York December Solstice
- Miami December Solstice