What causes the sunlight to hit different latitudes on Earth at different angles?(1 point)
Responses
the Sun's distance from Earth
the Sun's distance from Earth
the Sun's rate of burning fuel
the Sun's rate of burning fuel
the Earth's speed of rotation
the Earth's speed of rotation
the Earth's tilt on its axis
the Earth's tilt on its axis
What climate will countries from the northern and southern hemispheres experience from having the least direct sunlight?(1 point)
Responses
temperate
temperate
desert
desert
tropical
tropical
polar
polar
What causes day and night on Earth?(1 point)
Responses
the tilt of Earth on its axis
the tilt of Earth on its axis
the rotation of Earth
the rotation of Earth
the orbit of Earth around the sun
the orbit of Earth around the sun
the motion of the sun to different latitudes
the rotation of Earth
Heating Patterns Quick Check
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Question
Use this sentence: Earth is closest to the sun in January when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
How is this possible?
(1 point)
Responses
The sun is smaller during the winter months.
The sun is smaller during the winter months.
The angle at which the sun strikes Earth is more important than the distance.
The angle at which the sun strikes Earth is more important than the distance.
The sun is heating the Northern Hemisphere more in winter, but it takes awhile for it to heat up.
The sun is heating the Northern Hemisphere more in winter, but it takes awhile for it to heat up.
It heats up to a higher temperature during the day, but it still ends up colder because the days are shorter.
It heats up to a higher temperature during the day, but it still ends up colder because the days are shorter.
The angle at which the sun strikes Earth is more important than the distance.
Which of the following is an equivalent expression to 5^9⋅5^−13 with only positive exponents that has been generated by applying the Properties of Integer Exponents?(1 point)
Responses
5^(-4)
The correct answer is the Earth's tilt on its axis.
To understand why sunlight hits different latitudes on Earth at different angles, we need to consider the Earth's axial tilt. The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt causes different latitudes on Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.
During the summer solstice, which occurs around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun. This means that sunlight hits the Northern Hemisphere at a more direct angle, resulting in longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures. Conversely, during the winter solstice, which occurs around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun. As a result, sunlight hits the Northern Hemisphere at a more oblique angle, leading to shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures.
The opposite is true for the Southern Hemisphere. During the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice, the South Pole is tilted away from the Sun, resulting in shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures in the Southern Hemisphere. On the other hand, during the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice, the South Pole is tilted towards the Sun, leading to longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures in the Southern Hemisphere.
It's important to note that the Earth's tilt causes the seasons, as well as the varying angles of sunlight hitting different latitudes. This phenomenon affects the distribution of solar energy across the Earth and has a significant impact on climate patterns and weather conditions.