Earth's Energy Reception and Daytime Length

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What is the relationship between the length of daytime and the amount of energy received by the Earth?

The shorter the daytime, the higher the amount of energy received

There is no correlation between the length of daytime and the amount of energy received

The longer the daytime, the lesser the amount of energy received

The shorter the daytime, the lesser the amount of energy received (correct)

Why does the length of daytime vary throughout the year?

Because of the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates

Because of the Earth's orbit around the Sun

Because of the tilt of the Earth's rotation axis in space (correct)

Because of the Earth's rotation on its axis

What happens to the length of daytime as the Sun travels higher in the sky?

It remains the same

It becomes unpredictable

It becomes longer (correct)

It becomes shorter

What is the difference between the length of daytime in summer and winter?

Daytime is longer in summer and shorter in winter Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the general pattern of the length of daytime throughout the year?

It varies in a sinusoidal pattern throughout the year Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

During which month does the Northern Hemisphere receive heat directly from the sun?

June Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that determines the duration of daylight in a particular season?

The 23.5 degree tilt of the earth axis Signup and view all the answers

When is daytime the shortest?

During the winter solstice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes one season from another?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which season occurs during the month of December in the Northern Hemisphere?

Winter Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the June Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the phenomenon where the night lasts for more than 24 hours?

Polar Night Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the March Equinox?

Half of each hemisphere is lit while the other half is in darkness. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the December Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the phenomenon where the sun stays above the horizon for more than 24 hours?

Midnight Sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the September Equinox?

It marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Signup and view all the answers

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