The diagram shows the movement of the Earth around the Sun - Junior Cycle Science - Question 11 - 2022
Question 11
The diagram shows the movement of the Earth around the Sun. The letters A, B, C and D represent four positions of the Earth as it moves around the Sun.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:The diagram shows the movement of the Earth around the Sun - Junior Cycle Science - Question 11 - 2022
Step 1
Starting at position A, what will be the position of the Earth when 18 months have passed?
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After 18 months, the Earth completes one and a half revolutions around the Sun. Starting from position A, the Earth will be at position C.
Step 2
Which letter, A, B, C or D, represents the position of the Earth during summer in the northern hemisphere? Justify your answer.
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The letter A represents the position of the Earth during summer in the northern hemisphere. This is because the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun during this time, receiving more direct sunlight.
Step 3
Select a letter, A, B, C or D, which represents a position of the Earth when day and night last approximately the same length of time.
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Position B and/or Position D represent the positions of the Earth when day and night last approximately the same length of time, as these positions are associated with the equinoxes.
Step 4
Which one of the following statements explains why seasons occur on Earth? Put a tick (✓) in the correct box.
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The correct statement is: The tilted Earth moves around the Sun.
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