Seasons

What is the date and season for the person shown in the picture?

• December 21 – winter

• December 21 – summer

• June 21 – winter

• June 21 – summer

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Winter is colder than summer because during the winter ___________________.

• • Earth's axis is more tilted

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• daylight hours are fewer and the Sun's rays are less direct

• Earth is farther from the Sun

• the Sun emits less energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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December 21 is the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere. What season is it in the southern hemisphere?

• • Beginning of winter

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• Beginning of spring

• Beginning of summer

• Beginning of autumn (fall)

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Which image shows the noon Sun rays on June 21 at 60° S?

• • Image A

• Image B

•  Image C

•  Image D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The image below shows the noon Sun rays on June 21. What is the most likely latitude?

• • 90° N

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• 66.5° N

• 23.5° N

• 0°

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