Seasons

Question 1

At what angle is the axis of the earth tilted?

Answer 1

23.5 degrees

Question 2

In which direction is the southern hemisphere tilted in summer?

Answer 2

In summer the southern hemisphere (including Australia) is tilted towards the Sun.

Question 3

In which direction is the southern hemisphere tilted in winter?

Answer 3

In winter the southern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

Question 4

Explain how the tilt of the earth makes it warmer in summer and colder
in winter

Answer 4

This changes how intense sunlight is on different parts of the Earth, giving us seasons on Earth.

Question 5

Mr. Braithwaite thinks that the Earth is closer to the sun in summer than it is in winter, making it hotter in summer. Is Mr Braithwaite correct? Explain your answer.

Answer 5

We have seasons because as the Earth revolves around the Sun, its axis is not vertical but tilted at an angle of 23.5°.