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Question

The diagram below shows four positions in the Earth’s orbit around the sun.
spring summer winter fall

Label the four positions with the season being experienced by the Northern Hemisphere.
position one is fully white, position 2 is half black half white, the half black being aligned on the left, position three is fully black, position 4 is half black half white, the black being aligned on the right

Answer 1

Based on the descriptions of the positions in the Earth's orbit around the Sun, the seasons experienced by the Northern Hemisphere can be labeled as follows:

1. Position 1 (fully white): This position represents Summer. In this orientation, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving the most direct sunlight.

2. Position 2 (half black half white, with the black on the left): This position represents Fall (Autumn). Here, the Northern Hemisphere is transitioning away from summer as the Earth moves in its orbit.

3. Position 3 (fully black): This position represents Winter. In this orientation, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, receiving the least amount of direct sunlight.

4. Position 4 (half black half white, with the black on the right): This position represents Spring. In this configuration, the Northern Hemisphere is transitioning towards summer as the Earth continues its orbit.

So the labels for the positions should be:

1. Position 1: Summer
2. Position 2: Fall
3. Position 3: Winter
4. Position 4: Spring