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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>June solstice</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hemisphere experiences the winter solstice in December?

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

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

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

    What does Earth's tilt cause regarding sunlight distribution?

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

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

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

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

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

    How does Earth's tilt impact temperature variations?

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

    What occurs during the March equinox?

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

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