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This happens on June 21
The summer solstice
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Draw a picture of Earth on the summer solstice
(your drawing should show the earth on the left of the sun, tilted toward the sun)
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This happens March 21 or 22
The spring or vernal equinox
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Why does Earth have seasons?
Earth has seasons because of its tilted axis.
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Why is it warmer near the equator?
The sun's rays are direct at the equator therefore the energy is more intense whereas at the poles the sun's rays are more spread out (because the rays are more spread out the energy isn't as strong).
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This happens September 21 or 22
The fall or autumnal equinox
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How does sunlight hit Earth differently?
Sunlight is more direct at the equator and less direct at the poles.
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What day is the longest day of daylight hours?
June 21
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Which DAYS of the year have equal hours of daylight and darkness?
March 21 or 22 September 21 or 22
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This happens December 21st
The winter solstice
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Where does the sun shine on Earth on our summer solstice?
Mostly the Northern Hemisphere (that is tilted towards the sun)
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What is it called when daylight hours and hours of darkness are equal?
equinox
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Which way is the Northern Hemisphere tilted on June 21st
Toward the sun
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How is Earth's axis tilted?
Earth's axis is tilted approximately 23.5 degrees
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Which way is the Northern Hemisphere tilted on December 21st?
Away from the sun
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What it is called when we have the longest day of darkness
Winter solstice
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This happens when the sun's rays are perpendicular to the equator - shining light on the northern and southern hemisphere equally.
equinox
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What it is called when we have the longest day of daylight
Summer solstice
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The latin way of saying FALL equinox
autumnal
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The latin way of saying SPRING equinox
Vernal
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(drawing of the earth throughout its year...showing the seasons)
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How would the seasons be different if Earth were NOT tilted on its axis?
There would be NO seasons - temperatures would remain fairly constant year-round at any given location.
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Which day of the year has the longest hours of darkness?
December 21
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When is the sun at its maximum height in the Northern Hemisphere?
The sun is at its maximum height in the Northern Hemisphere at the June solstice.
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Where does the sun shine on Earth during our winter solstice?
Mostly the Southern Hemisphere because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.