Seasons and Their Causes
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Seasons and Their Causes starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A city located at 60°N latitude experiences very long days in June and very short days in December. Explain why.
Calculate the difference in the number of daylight hours between the equator and a location at 60°N latitude during the June solstice. Explain your reasoning.
Describe the position of the Earth, Sun, and Earth's axis during the December solstice.
Describe what happens during an equinox.
During the June solstice, which hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight?
During which month does the Southern Hemisphere experience its longest day?
Explain how the tilt of Earth's axis leads to the variation in day length throughout the year.
Explain why the poles experience extreme variations in daylight during the year.
Explain why the Southern Hemisphere's summer occurs when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter.
If the Earth's axis were not tilted, what would be the effect on the seasons?
If the tilt of Earth's axis increased from 23.5° to 30°, what would be the effect on seasonal differences?
What is the primary reason for the occurrence of seasons on Earth?
