Seasons in different parts of the world

Seasons in different parts of the world

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This task is about the Earth's seasons.
Sun Hee moved with her family from the city of Pusan in South Korea to Auckland in New Zealand. She arrived in Auckland in January. Having come from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere, she noticed how warm it was when she left the air terminal. She asked her father why it was warm in Auckland while colder in Pusan. Her father drew this diagram to help her understand the difference in the seasons.
 

Question 2Change answer

a)  Explain why it was warmer in Auckland.

Question

b)  What season was it in South Korea?

    • Summer

    • Spring

    • Winter

    • Autumn

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This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Science, Communicating in science, Planet Earth
Keywords: 
astronomical systems, seasons, diagrams
Description of task: 
For this task students use a diagram to explain the different seasons experienced in different hemispheres.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
Scientists represent their ideas in a variety of ways, including models, graphs, charts, diagrams and written texts. This resource provides opportunities to discuss identifying which aspects of a science representation provides evidence relevant to the question.
 
Science capabilities: 
Interpret representations
Answers/responses: 
 

Y8 (05/1998)
i)
ii)		 Because the Southern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.
Winter.		 moderate
easy

 

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