Day and Night
Shadows
Seasons
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Random
100
According to this chart, which month has the longest days?
December
100
When we see the Sunrise and Sunset, is the Earth moving or is the Sun moving?
The Earth moves, the Sun stays put
100
When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is _______________ in the Southern Hemisphere.
winter
100
What kind of light is pictured here?
indirect light
100
The imaginary line running through the poles that the Earth rotates around.
Axis
200
According to this chart, which month has the longest days in Chicago?
June
200
The Sun always rises in the ________.
East
200
What time does the illustration below indicate?
Solar noon
200
What season is the NORTHERN hemisphere experiencing at position 3?
Summer because it is receiving direct light.
200
The imaginary line, drawn around the middle of the world, halfway between the North and South poles.
Equator
300
Which motion of Earth causes day and night?
rotation
300
The Sun always sets in the ___________.
West
300
What season would you most likely be in if the Sun was shining on you like the picture below?
Summer because the light is direct.
300
What season is the NORTHERN hemisphere experiencing at position 2?
Spring
300
The half of the Earth that is between the equator and the North pole.
Northern Hemisphere
400
How does the Earth's tilt affect the length of days in the Northern Hemisphere?
Because the Earth is tilted on an axis, the N.H. has longer days in the summer and shorter days in the winter.
400
Which position(s) would have the SHORTEST shadow?
Position 3 (Noon)
400
In the photo, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter because it is receiving indirect light.
400
The half of the Earth that is between the equator and the South pole.
Southern Hemisphere
400
What is the name of the line at 23.5 degrees north?
Tropic of Cancer
500
What would happen to the length of day and night if Earth WASN'T titled on an axis?
Day and Night would be the same length all year round.
500
Which position(s) would have the LONGEST shadows?
1 (early morning) and 5 (early evening)
500
What are the two reasons for different light intensities on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis and the revolution of the Earth.
500
According to the daylight hours listed below, during which month would Sydney, Australia be experiencing Summer?
November, December, January
500
What is the name of the line that is located at 23.5 degrees south?
Tropic of Capricorn