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When it is winter, the United States receives the least direct solar energy, as compared to the rest of the year. Why does this happen?
This region is tilted the farthest away from the sun in December.
How long does it take Neptune to orbit the sun?
The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes.
There is less variation in temperature at the equator.
The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
summer
a specific time of year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions
In January, it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere in January?
This region is tilted the farthest away from the sun in December.
How long does it take Neptune to orbit the sun?
The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes.
There is less variation in temperature at the equator.
The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
summer
a specific time of year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions
How do the temperatures at Earth’s equator compare to the temperatures at the poles, during the year?
This region is tilted the farthest away from the sun in December.
How long does it take Neptune to orbit the sun?
The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes.
There is less variation in temperature at the equator.
The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
summer
a specific time of year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions
The Northern Hemisphere receives more solar energy during one half the year than it does during the other half of the year. Which of the following happens during the year to explain this?
This region is tilted the farthest away from the sun in December.
How long does it take Neptune to orbit the sun?
The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes.
There is less variation in temperature at the equator.
The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
summer
a specific time of year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions
Miranda is studying the planet Neptune. Miranda wants to know how long a year is on Neptune. Which question should Miranda ask to find out the length of Neptune’s year?
This region is tilted the farthest away from the sun in December.
How long does it take Neptune to orbit the sun?
The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes.
There is less variation in temperature at the equator.
The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
summer
a specific time of year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions
Which statement is true about the solar energy received when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, compared to the Southern Hemisphere?
This region is tilted the farthest away from the sun in December.
How long does it take Neptune to orbit the sun?
The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes.
There is less variation in temperature at the equator.
The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
summer
a specific time of year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions
Which of the following best describes the term season?
This region is tilted the farthest away from the sun in December.
How long does it take Neptune to orbit the sun?
The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes.
There is less variation in temperature at the equator.
The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
summer
a specific time of year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions
A region on Earth’s surface always has the highest temperatures in June and the lowest temperatures in December. Which of these statements explains why the temperatures are LOWEST in December?
This region is tilted the farthest away from the sun in December.
How long does it take Neptune to orbit the sun?
The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes.
There is less variation in temperature at the equator.
The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
summer
a specific time of year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions
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