Question

Examine this model of the Earth and Sun. Use the information in the model and the drop-down menus to create a correct statement about the seasons on Earth.



North America is experiencing
, because the area is
.

Answer 1

I can’t see the model you’re looking at — can you tell me whether North America (the Northern Hemisphere) is tilted toward the Sun, tilted away from the Sun, or neither (the tilt is sideways so the Sun is over the equator)?

Meanwhile, here are the correct complete sentences you can use depending on which the model shows:

- If the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun:
"North America is experiencing summer, because the area is tilted toward the Sun and receives more direct sunlight and longer daylight hours."

- If the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun:
"North America is experiencing winter, because the area is tilted away from the Sun and receives less direct sunlight and shorter daylight hours."

- If neither hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun (Sun over the equator):
"North America is experiencing spring (or fall), because the area receives about equal sunlight as the Southern Hemisphere and day and night are about equal (an equinox)."

Tell me which orientation you see and I’ll pick the exact sentence for you.