The Seasons and Technical Stuff
Different Seasons on Different Hemispheres
Axis Procession
Seasons at the Equator and the Poles
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How many degrees is the earth tilted?
23.5 degrees
100
Why are there different Seasons on the North and South Hemispheres?
Because of the earth's tilt. The north and south hemispheres are closer to the sun at different times, thus they have different seasons at different times.
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How can earth's Axis Procession be best dipicted? A) A spinning dradel (top) B) A spinning disco ball held in a straight angle by rope C) An Axe
Dradel!!!!!!!
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Does the Equator have all four Seasons?
Nope, since it is exposed to the most sunlight, it maintains a constantly warm temperature.
200
Would we still have seasons if there was no tilt of the Earth's axis?
No. If there was no tilt, the amount of sunlight hitting the world would be consistent in all areas, just making one season.
200
If May, June, and July are the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, which place would be warmer in the month of July? Southern Africa or the United States? ( Oregon doesn't count)
United States! Remember, Northern and Southern hemispheres have opposite seasons, so when it is summer here, its winter over there!
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How could Axis Procession potentially affect the seasons?
It could potentially lengthen or shorten the seasons.
200
Why are the poles always cold?
They are tilted in such a way that they are not in direct contact with the sun. Less sun = cold weather
300
When we have our winter, is the sun closer to or farther away from us?
Farther. Less direct sunlight = cold weather
300
If it was winter here in Oregon, and you wanted to escape the nasty rainy weather, which vacation spot would be your best bet?*remember northern and southern hemispheres have opposite seasons.* a) russia b)China c) Australia
Australia!! Its the only one in the Southern hemisphere
300
How Long Does it take to complete one full rotation of Earth's Procession?
~26,000 years
300
Why does the equator get the most sunlight?
Because of the earth's tilt and the fact that earth is not a perfect sphere.
400
If there was another planet in a different solar system with the same environment and distance away from the sun but it didn't have a tilt in its axis, would it still have four seasons?
No. The earth's tilt is mandatory in order for us to have four seasons. It makes sure that we're exposed to different amounts of direct sunlight in a year.
400
Say it is Summer time here in Oregon, would England be in the same season?
Yep! We are still in the Northern Hemisphere!
400
If a planet did not have Axis procession, what would be the main cause?
It would have to not have planetary bodies that were creating a gravitational pull... or..... it would have to be a perfect sphere
400
If earth somehow transformed itself into a perfect sphere and we lost our axis procession, how would the equator and the poles be effected?
The areas around the equator would receive the most sun and the northern and southern hemispheres would be stuck in a gradual gradient of hot to cold.
500
Is having Seasons important?
Very, If we didn't have seasons we wouldn't be able to survive and grow our food.
500
What is one country that is half in the Northern Hemisphere and half in the Southern Hemisphere?
AFRICA!!! or SOUTH AMERICA
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What is Axis Procession?
Axis Procession is the gradual change of the orientation of the rotational axis of a rotating body ( Earth)
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What type of seasons does the equator have?
Rainy and Dry Seasons, but both are still warm.
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