The different seasons are due to the tile of Earth's Axis.
Watch the video, Why Do We Have Different Seasons?
Answer the questions 1 - 12 once you have watched the video: Why do we have Different Seasons?
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Why do we have seasons?
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Question 12
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How long does it take for Earth to complete 1 revolution around the Sun?
1 season
24 hours
365 days
300 days
What is the reason for the seasons?
the tilt of the Earth
the rotation of the Earth
The Earth remains tilted in the same direction as it orbits the sun.
True
False
In the Northern Hemisphere, why do we experience cooler temperatures in the winter?
The Earth is tilted towards the Sun during the winter, so there are longer days and a more direct angle of insolation.
The Earth is tilted away from the Sun during the winter, so there are longer days and a more direct angle of insolation.
The Earth is tilted away from the Sun during the winter, so there are shorter days and a more shallow angle of insolation.
The Earth is tilted towards the Sun during the winter, so there are shorter days and a more shallow angle of insolation.
During which two seasons is the Earth pointed neither toward nor away from the sun?
Winter and Summer
Spring and Fall
During the summer in the Northern Hemisphere we experience warmer temperatures because...
The Earth is tilted toward the Sun
The Earth is neither tilted toward nor away from the Sun
The Earth is tilted away from the Sun
The sun shines on the Earth differently at different times of the __________ due to the tilt.
day
year
Winter has short
days
nights
During the summer the _______ stays in the sky much longer.
nights
sun
The changing of seasons does not have an impact on ocean life.
True
False
Now that you have answered the questions and watched the video, select the reason why we have different seasons on Earth?
earth's tilt and position in orbit
the sun moves around us providing different sunlight levels