Observed Patterns – Explanation 2

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Earth's Tilted Axis
Now consider Earth’s tilted axis as it orbits the Sun. How might the tilt affect the observed patterns of changing daylight hours and opposite seasons in the hemispheres?

Click Arrange It to show how Earth’s tilt through Earth’s orbit might explain seasonal changes. Then explain your thinking in the space below.

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Explain why you chose to add the Earth images where you did. Refer to your diagram in your answer.

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This diagram shows a side view of Earth’s orbit. This view makes the orbit look less circular than it really is.

Arrange the Earth cards to show how Earth’s tilt might appear at these four points. Consider how the tilt should appear to possibly explain the patterns of changing daylight and opposite seasons in the hemispheres. Remember that each hemisphere experiences longer daylight during its summer time of the year.