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Science Explainer: What causes the seasons?

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Last updated 6 months ago
3 Questions
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Read the passage What causes the seasons? Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage What causes the seasons? Then answer the questions below.
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Drag each season (as it occurs north of the equator) into the correct box to show the sun's position during that season.

  • Winter
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • The sun shines directly on the northern hemisphere
  • The sun shines directly on the southern hemisphere
  • The sun shines equally on both hemispheres
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Which statements are true about the Earth's seasons? Select two correct answers.