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Solar energy and the Earth’s seasons

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(38 votes)
11 questions
English
This topic explores how the Sun, as the primary energy source for life on Earth, influences the planet's natural systems and the changes in seasons. It highlights the relationship between solar energy, Earth's tilt, and its orbit around the Sun.
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Welcome and Enjoy the game!

2

What is Earth's main source of energy?

The Sun

Lightning

The Moon

Volcanoes

Easy  82% got this right

3

Which of these are forms of solar energy?

Plants using sunlight for photosynthesis

Solar panels converting sunlight to electricity

Burning coal for heat

Earthquakes generating heat underground

Easy  82% got this right

Solar energy is one of the oldest forms of energy—plants have been using it for over 3 billion years!
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Arrange the steps of how the Sun's energy reaches Earth and impacts seasons.

1.

The Sun emits energy in the form of sunlight.

2.

Sunlight travels through space to Earth.

3.

The Earth's tilt affects how much sunlight different areas receive.

4.

Seasons are caused by changes in sunlight distribution.

Easy  86% got this right

Without the Sun's energy, Earth would be a frozen ball of ice! ❄️
5

What percentage of the Earth's surface is powered by solar energy?

0
100
100

Hard  20% got this right

Every bit of energy we use from wind to fossil fuels originally comes from the Sun.
6

What is the term for energy from the Sun?

Solar Energy

46% got this right

7

Why does the Earth experience different seasons?

Earth's tilted axis

Earth's distance from the Sun

Earth's magnetic field

Earth's speed of rotation

Hard  27% got this right

8

Drag the events to match the season with the corresponding Earth position around the Sun.

1.

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere -> Earth tilted toward the Sun

2.

Winter in the Northern Hemisphere -> Earth tilted away from the Sun

3.

Spring -> Equinox (equal day and night)

4.

Fall -> Equinox (equal day and night)

Easy  88% got this right

Solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year!
9

Which location on Earth receives the most direct sunlight year-round?

Equator

North Pole

South Pole

Tropic of Cancer

46% got this right

10

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun once?

365 days

1,000 days

100 days

720 days

Easy  84% got this right

A leap year adds an extra day to keep our calendar aligned with Earth’s orbit!
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