Day and Night
Shadows
Seasons
Random
Random
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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
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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
100
According to this chart, which month has the longest days in Chicago?
June
100
The Sun always rises in the ________.
East
100
_____________________(2 words) is the measure of how strong light is. It is measured in Lux (lx).
Light intensity
100
What season is the NORTHERN hemisphere experiencing at position 3?
Summer because it is receiving direct light.
100
The imaginary line, drawn around the middle of the world, halfway between the North and South poles.
Equator
100
Which motion of Earth causes day and night?
rotation
100
The Sun always sets in the ___________.
West
100
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.
100
What season is the NORTHERN hemisphere experiencing at position 2?
Spring
100
The half of the Earth that is between the equator and the North pole.
Northern Hemisphere
100
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.
100
Which position(s) would have the SHORTEST shadow?
Position 3 (Noon)
100
In the photo, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter because it is receiving indirect light.
100
The half of the Earth that is between the equator and the South pole.
Southern Hemisphere
100
When the sunlight is coming from the West, what direction will the shadow be facing?
East
100
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.
100
Which position(s) would have the LONGEST shadows?
1 (early morning) and 5 (early evening)
100
What are the two reasons for different light intensities on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis and the revolution of the Earth.
100
According to the daylight hours listed below, during which month would Sydney, Australia be experiencing Summer?
November, December, January
100
When the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing Spring, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?
Fall