Question

seasons
diagram. complete the diagram below.
word bank
winter spring
september march summer fall
june december
seasons on earth
fill in the blanks with correct term to complete the explanation on different seasons in northern and southern hemispheres. choose from the following terms.
winter spring summer fall
equally southern hemisphere northern hemisphere

1. in december, it is __________ in the southern hemisphere and ________ in the northern hemisphere. the sun shines directly on the ________ indirectly on the __________.
2. in march, it is __________ in the south of the equator, and ________ in the north of the equator. the sun shines __________ on the southern and northern hemispheres.
3. in june, it is __________ in the southern hemisphere and ________ in the northern hemisphere. the sun shines directly on the ________ indirectly on the __________.
4. in september, it is __________ in the south of the equator, and ________ in the north of the equator. the sun shines __________ on the southern and northern hemispheres.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall seasonal patterns

Seasons are opposite in Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Solstices and equinoxes determine seasons.

Step2: Analyze December

In December, it is summer in Southern Hemisphere and winter in Northern Hemisphere. Sun shines directly on Southern Hemisphere and indirectly on Northern Hemisphere.

Step3: Analyze March

In March, it is fall in Southern Hemisphere and spring in Northern Hemisphere. At vernal equinox, sun shines equally on both hemispheres.

Step4: Analyze June

In June, it is winter in Southern Hemisphere and summer in Northern Hemisphere. Sun shines directly on Northern Hemisphere and indirectly on Southern Hemisphere.

Step5: Analyze September

In September, it is spring in Southern Hemisphere and fall in Northern Hemisphere. At autumnal equinox, sun shines equally on both hemispheres.

Answer:

1. Summer, Winter, Southern Hemisphere, Northern Hemisphere
2. Fall, Spring, Equally
3. Winter, Summer, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere
4. Spring, Fall, Equally