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Science Explainer: What causes the seasons?

Last updated 9 months ago
3 questions
Note from the author:
Read the passage What causes the seasons? Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage What causes the seasons? Then answer the questions below.
Required
1
Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

When the sun is directly overhead, its rays are more _________________ than when it hits the Earth at an angle. This results in ______________.
Other Answer Choices:
spread out
less light
more heat
concentrated
Required
2

Drag each season (as it occurs north of the equator) into the correct box to show the sun's position during that season.

  • Spring
  • Winter
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • The sun shines directly on the northern hemisphere
  • The sun shines directly on the southern hemisphere
  • The sun shines equally on both hemispheres
Required
1

Which statements are true about the Earth's seasons? Select two correct answers.