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What happens in the southern hemisphere when it is winter in the northern hemisphere?
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?
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?
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?
What is the average temperature on Earth during day and night?
Which event marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere?
Which event marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere?
Why does Earth receive the same overall amount of sunlight despite varying solar energy to different parts?
Why does Earth receive the same overall amount of sunlight despite varying solar energy to different parts?
Which hemisphere experiences the winter solstice in December?
Which hemisphere experiences the winter solstice in December?
What happens in the northern hemisphere on the winter solstice in December?
What happens in the northern hemisphere on the winter solstice in December?
What does Earth's tilt cause regarding sunlight distribution?
What does Earth's tilt cause regarding sunlight distribution?
What happens during winter in the hemisphere tilted away from the sun?
What happens during winter in the hemisphere tilted away from the sun?
What is the relationship between summer in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere?
What is the relationship between summer in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere?
Why does the area above the Arctic Circle receive 24 hours of daylight on the June solstice?
Why does the area above the Arctic Circle receive 24 hours of daylight on the June solstice?
What happens to Earth's distance from the sun during the northern winter?
What happens to Earth's distance from the sun during the northern winter?
How does Earth's tilt affect day length and temperatures?
How does Earth's tilt affect day length and temperatures?
What marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere?
What marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere?
During which season does Earth receive slightly more sunlight but is farther from the sun?
During which season does Earth receive slightly more sunlight but is farther from the sun?
How does Earth's tilt impact temperature variations?
How does Earth's tilt impact temperature variations?
What occurs during the March equinox?
What occurs during the March equinox?
Why does part of Earth receive more direct sunlight at different times of the year?
Why does part of Earth receive more direct sunlight at different times of the year?
