Why Do We Have Seasons Simulation

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10 questions
2

At the December solstice...

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
North Pole
Pointed away from Sun
South Pole
Pointed toward Sun
1

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?

1

The tilt of the Earth

2

ABOUT SEASONS: Match the cause to the effect.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Earth's rotation
causes day and night
Earth's tilt
causes seasons
1

EARTH'S ORBIT: Earth's orbit is

2

SUN'S PATH IN THE SKY: Every day, the Sun __________ across the sky from _______________

1

SUN'S ANGLE:

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
sunlight strikes Earth's surface directly
more intense heat
sunlight strikes Earth at shallower angle
less intense heat
3

As daylight hours increase at a location, what receives more energy? Choose all that apply.

  • land
  • atmosphere
  • Mars
  • ocean
  • rocks
  • Receive more energy
4

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