CLASS 5 · LEARNING KNOWLEDGE
Seasons as an introduction – basics and principles
How it works
The seasons arise from the tilt of the Earth's axis and the Earth's orbit around the Sun. Over the course of a year, this changes the angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth. In summer, the Sun is higher in the sky and the days are longer; in winter, it is lower and the days are shorter. Spring and autumn are transition seasons. The seasons are opposite in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The distance of the Earth from the Sun plays hardly any role for the seasons.
Note
The seasons arise because the Earth's axis is inclined relative to the orbit around the Sun. As a result, the angle at which the Sun's rays strike changes over the course of the year, as does the length of the day.
The seasons arise because the Earth's axis is inclined relative to the orbit around the Sun. As a result, the angle at which the Sun's rays strike changes over the course of the year, as does the length of the day.
An example
Why is it warmer in Germany in summer than in winter?
In summer, the Sun is higher in the sky in Germany, so the Sun's rays strike more steeply and more energy hits a smaller area. In addition, the days are longer. This leads to higher temperatures.
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