Earth-Sun Geometry
SEASONS, TEMPERATURE AND TIME OBSERVATION SHEET
For each position (1,2,3 and 4) of the Earth in its orbit, ask the following questions:
| QUESTION | ANSWER |
| Which hemisphere will have the longest days? | |
| Which hemisphere will have the shortest days? | |
| Which pole will experience the "Midnight Sun?" | |
| Which pole will experience a full day with no sunlight? | |
| Which hemisphere will have the most direct sunlight (where the sun's light is closest to being perpendicular to the Earth's surface)? | |
| What season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere? | |
| What season is occurring in the Southern Hemisphere? |
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