Solar Energy Basics

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What happens in the southern hemisphere when it is winter in the northern hemisphere?

  • It is also winter.
  • It is summer. (correct)
  • It faces 24 hours of daylight.
  • It is slightly closer to the sun.

What occurs in the area above the Arctic Circle on the June solstice?

  • It receives 24 hours of daylight. (correct)
  • It has shorter days.
  • It is tilted away from the sun.
  • It experiences 24 hours of darkness.

Why does Earth experience longer days during the summer?

  • Because of less solar energy received.
  • Due to a closer distance to the sun.
  • As a result of Earth's tilt causing more direct sunlight. (correct)
  • Due to being farther away from the sun.

What is the average temperature on Earth during day and night?

<p>61 degrees F or 16 degrees C. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere?

<p>June solstice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Earth receive the same overall amount of sunlight despite varying solar energy to different parts?

<p>Because it is a sphere and rotates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hemisphere experiences the winter solstice in December?

<p>Northern hemisphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the northern hemisphere on the winter solstice in December?

<p>24 hours of darkness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Earth's tilt cause regarding sunlight distribution?

<p>Results in different seasons on different hemispheres. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during winter in the hemisphere tilted away from the sun?

<p>Shorter days and colder temperatures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between summer in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere?

<p>They have opposite temperatures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the area above the Arctic Circle receive 24 hours of daylight on the June solstice?

<p>It is in the position most directed toward the sun (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Earth's distance from the sun during the northern winter?

<p>It decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Earth's tilt affect day length and temperatures?

<p>It increases day length and warms temperatures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere?

<p>Summer solstice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which season does Earth receive slightly more sunlight but is farther from the sun?

<p>Winter in the northern hemisphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Earth's tilt impact temperature variations?

<p>It creates seasonal variations in temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the March equinox?

<p>First day of fall in the northern hemisphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does part of Earth receive more direct sunlight at different times of the year?

<p>Result of Earth's tilt on its axis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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