Why is summer hotter than winter?

What is it about summer that makes it hotter?

Hours of light in Alaska in summer? Hours of light in southern Mexico in the summer? Which is warmer?

Why is it warmer in Mexico than in Alaska during the summer when Alaska can have 24 hour long days? Mexico: 80 o F Alaska: 60 o F

Does the angle of light affect the amount of energy? Close to 90 o angle “Direct” light Close to 90 o angle “Direct” light Close to 45 o angle “Indirect” light Close to 45 o angle “Indirect” light

Light on a Surface: 1.Put your paper on the table 2.Hold the flashlight – Pointing straight down (90 degrees) – Distance – one mini ruler 3.outline the spot on the paper and label as 90 o 4.Use the grid to count how big the spot is. Repeat this 1 more time. – Use a protractor to record the angle – Same distance (1 mini ruler away) – Draw the spot – Label the spot with the angle you held the flashlight. – Use the grid to count how big the spot is

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