The reason for seasons
Across
- 2. Which hemisphere of the Earth is pointing more directly towards the Sun during summer in Austrailia?
- 4. As altitude decreases, sunlight becomes more ___________ out over a bigger area and becomes weaker. The weather will be colder.
- 5. Which hemisphere of the Earth is pointing more directly towards the Sun during OUR summer
- 6. What do you use to find the altitude of the Sun?
- 8. During summer months, the altitude of the Sun is __________________ which means the energy will be more focused, which makes it hotter.
- 12. The tropic of ________ is the most SOUTHERN line of latitude you would see a 90 degree altitude.
- 13. The tropic of __________ is the most NORTHERN line of latitude you would see a 90 degree altitude
- 14. Summer ____________ marks the first day of summer and is the brightest and longest day of the year.
Down
- 1. As the Sun's altitude increases, sunlight becomes more ______________ over a smaller area and becomes stronger. The weather will be hotter.
- 3. The ____________ Solstice is the shortest and darkest day of the year.
- 5. Which hemisphere is facing more directly towards the Sun during Spring and Fall?
- 7. the angle of the Sun from the Earth's surface
- 9. The time of year when day and night are the same number of hours
- 10. Earth's axis is always tilted towards the __________ direction in space.
- 11. During winter months, the altitude of the Sun is ______________ which means the energy will be more spread out over a large area, making it colder.