18 Questions
What is the relationship between the length of daytime and the amount of energy received by the Earth?
The shorter the daytime, the lesser the amount of energy received
Why does the length of daytime vary throughout the year?
Because of the tilt of the Earth's rotation axis in space
What happens to the length of daytime as the Sun travels higher in the sky?
It becomes longer
What is the difference between the length of daytime in summer and winter?
Daytime is longer in summer and shorter in winter
What can be observed in the sunrise and sunset times in Manila on selected days of 2020?
The sunrise and sunset times vary gradually throughout the year
What is the general pattern of the length of daytime throughout the year?
It varies in a sinusoidal pattern throughout the year
What is the primary reason for the change in the time of sunrise throughout the year?
The 23.5 degree tilt of the earth axis
During which month does the Northern Hemisphere receive heat directly from the sun?
June
What is the main factor that determines the duration of daylight in a particular season?
The 23.5 degree tilt of the earth axis
When is daytime the shortest?
During the winter solstice
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes one season from another?
All of the above
Which season occurs during the month of December in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter
What occurs during the June Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the term for the phenomenon where the night lasts for more than 24 hours?
Polar Night
Which of the following is true about the March Equinox?
Half of each hemisphere is lit while the other half is in darkness.
What occurs during the December Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the term for the phenomenon where the sun stays above the horizon for more than 24 hours?
Midnight Sun
What is the significance of the September Equinox?
It marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.
Learn how the length of daytime affects the amount of energy received by the Earth from the Sun. Understand the relationship between daytime duration and solar energy exposure.
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