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Seasons Around the World

Use a three dimensional view of the Earth, Moon and Sun to explore seasonal changes at a variety of locations. Strengthen your knowledge of global climate patterns by comparing solar energy input at the Poles to the Equator. Manipulate Earth’s axis to increase or diminish seasonal changes.

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Assessment Questions (5):

In the Northern Hemisphere, why is it warmer in July than January?
- A. The maximum solar intensity is greater in July.
- B. The days are longer in July.
- C. The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun in July.
- D. All of the above.
The year graphs shown below represent hours of daylight and solar energy for what location?
- A. North Pole (90° N)
- B. Arctic Circle (66.5° N)
- C. Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N)
- D. Equator (0°)
On June 21, why is there greater solar energy at the North Pole than the Equator?
- A. The North Pole is closer to the Sun than the Equator on that date.
- B. The Sun hits the North Pole more directly on that date.
- C. Although there is less solar intensity at the North Pole, there are many more hours of daylight.
- D. The hole in the ozone layer allows more sunlight to reach the North Pole in the summer.
Which of the following year graphs represent hours of daylight and solar energy at 45° S?
- A. Graph A
- B. Graph B
- C. Graph C
- D. Graph D
Suppose the Earth's axis were tilted at 35° instead of 23.5°. How would this affect the seasons in North America?
- A. Winter would be cooler, and summer would be warmer.
- B. Both winter and summer would be cooler.
- C. Winter would be warmer, and summer would be cooler.
- D. Both winter and summer would be warmer.

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