Seasons Review

Question 1

Axis

Answer 1

Earth’s axis points in the same direction (to Polaris) all year round, so its orientation relative to the sun cahnces as Earth orbits the sun

Question 2

How we define

Answer 2

-Northern summer (June solstice)
-Northern Winter (December solstice)
-Northern spring
(March quinox)
-Northern fall
(September equinox)

Question 3

Sun’s Path

Answer 3

-Northern summer (June) solstice: Highest path; rise and set at most extreme north of due east
-Northern Winter (December) solstice: Lowest path; rise and set at most extreme south of due east
-Eayinoxes: Sun rises preciselt due east and sets precisely due west

Question 4

Seasonal changes are more extreme at high altitudes