Seasons Use the model to gather information about the seasons. It is important to remember: z z
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It takes the Earth 365.25 days to orbit the Sun. The Earth rotates on its own axis every 24 hours. The North Pole always stays in the same position.
2 Copy and complete the following table. Question
Name a country experiencing summer if Ireland is experiencing winter
Use the model to find out if days are longer or shorter in the summer
At what time of the year is there 24 hours of daylight at the North Pole?
3 Use your model to explain why the equator has a similar climate all year round. How did the model explain this? Sketch your answer.
4 Provide an answer for each question in the following table based on what you have observed using the model.
Question
How would the Earth’s seasons differ if the Earth was not tilted?
How would the Earth’s seasons differ if the Earth was closer to the Sun?
Eclipses Using this model, or one that you have created yourself, explore what an eclipse is. Remember: zz
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon.
5 Copy and complete the following table. Question
During a solar eclipse, what is observed from Earth? During a lunar eclipse, what is observed from Earth? During a lunar eclipse, what is observed from the Moon?
