I will solve the problem step by step, starting with Q5 which requires labeling the seasons diagram for the northern hemisphere.
Step 1: Analyze the Seasons Diagram (Q5)
The diagram shows the Earth's orbit around the Sun, with four positions of the Earth marked. Each position has a box next to it that needs to be labeled with the correct season for the Northern Hemisphere. The key to solving this is understanding how the Earth's axial tilt affects the seasons.
- When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted
towards the Sun, it receives more direct sunlight, resulting in
summer.
- When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted
away from the Sun, it receives less direct sunlight, resulting in
winter.
- The positions where the tilt is neither towards nor away from the Sun correspond to
spring and
autumn (fall).
Let me examine each position:
1.
Top position (Earth with North Pole tilted towards the Sun): This is
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
2.
Right position (Earth with North Pole tilted away from the Sun): This is
Winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
3.
Bottom position (Earth with North Pole not tilted towards or away from the Sun, after summer): This is
Autumn/Fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
4.
Left position (Earth with North Pole not tilted towards or away from the Sun, after winter): This is
Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Now I will label the boxes accordingly.
Step 2: Answer Q6
Q6 asks for the term defined as an imaginary line that runs through from the North Pole to the South Pole, on which the Earth spins.
The options are:
a) Altitude
b) Ecliptic
c) Axis
d) Equator
The correct answer is
c) Axis. The Earth rotates on its axis, which is an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Step 3: Answer Q7
Q7 asks for the term defined as an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
The options are:
a) Altitude
b) Ecliptic
c) Axis
d) Equator
The correct answer is
d) Equator. The equator is the imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Step 4: Answer Q8
Q8 states: "The hemisphere of the Earth that is tilted away from the Sun receives _________ density of sunlight."
The options are:
a) higher
b) lower
When a hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, the sunlight strikes it at a more oblique angle, spreading the same amount of solar energy over a larger area. This results in a
lower density of sunlight, leading to cooler temperatures. Therefore, the correct answer is
b) lower.
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Final Answers:
Q5:
- Top box:
Summer
- Right box:
Winter
- Bottom box:
Autumn/Fall
- Left box:
Spring
Q6: c) Axis
Q7: d) Equator
Q8: b) lower
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reasons for seasons worksheet answers.