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Name the Seasons!
Name the season that each type of weather occurs during…
What are some sights you would see during the different seasons?
spring…
summer…
fall…
and winter
That tilt gives us seasons! But why do we have four seasons? It’s because the Earth spins on its axis on a tilt. Take a good look at our globe. It‘s not tilted like that because it looks nice. No way. That’s the way the Earth is tilted in space. That tilt gives us seasons!
During part of the year, the North Pole tilts towards the sun During part of the year, the North Pole tilts towards the sun. This season is _________. summer
Sun When the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun during our summer, the Sun is higher in the sky. It’s rays shine straighter down on that part of the Earth and make it warmer in that part of the Earth.
During another part of the year, the North Pole points away from the sun. This season is _______. winter
When the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun during our winter, the Sun is lower in the sky. It’s rays are spread out over the ground and it is much colder in this part of the Earth. Sun
Summer When you shine a flashlight straight down on a piece of paper, the rays from the light point in one spot. The light is brighter. Winter If you point your flashlight at an angle, the rays from the flashlight are spread out. The light is not as bright.
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