Reasons for the seasons notes

True or False? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Seasons Misconception 1 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Rotation vs. Revolution ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tilt of the Earth’s Axis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Apparent Motion: Earth’s orbit: Seasons

Tilt of the earth on its axis ,[object Object]

Closest/Farthest From the Sun ,[object Object],[object Object]

Earth: Northern and Southern Hemispheres ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

So what causes the seasons? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Note : distance still has nothing to do with it!

Apparent Motion: Earth’s orbit: Seasons ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Check this out! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Earth is curved and this causes differing angles of incidence

Note the relationship between angle and area. higher angle of incidence = higher intensity = higher temperatures over time

Seasonal Example: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Summer Solstice ,[object Object],[object Object]

Winter Solstice ,[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Where are the overhead rays of the sun on these days?

Autumnal Equinox ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Vernal Equinox ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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