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Shadows and Seasons

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When the sun is highest in the sky, usually around 12 pm, this is scientifically referred to as solar noon
When the sun is most direct and intense in the sky, it doesn't matter what season, the sun is said to be at solar noon
At the start of which season does the sun get highest in the sky (especially at solar noon) summer
Shadows are longest when the sun is at sunrise or sunset
During the day, the sun is always in our southern portion of the sky because of our latitude. Which direction would shadows point to at high noon north
What are the TWO reasons that Earth experiences seasons Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun
How many degrees is the Earth's axis of rotation tilted at 23.5
What is our latitude 42.5 (42-43) degrees North
What is the equator's latitude 0 degrees
Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn are the only locations that can ever have the sun directly overhead. What is the latitude of these locations? 23.5 degrees
During which seasons is the sun directly overhead for the equator spring and fall/autumn
What is the scientific name for the START of a season in which EVERYONE in the world gets exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness equinox
During winter, the South Pole is titled towards the sun and receives more than 24 hours of daylight. However, how many hours of daylight does the North Pole receive? 0
What is the scientific name for the START of a season in which one hemisphere is tilted more towards the sun than the other hemisphere solstice
When does the winter solstice begin December 21
When does the vernal equinox begin March 21
What season are we CURRENTLY in autumn/fall
Name the four seasons in order starting with our NEXT season winter, spring, summer, fall
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