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Which statement best describes the reason the Earth has seasonal variations in temperature?

In your own words, describe why Polar Regions are so cold while Equatorial Regions are so warm? Be specific! 

In your own words, describe why Polar Regions are so cold while Equatorial Regions are so warm? Be specific! 

What would the date be if the Earth were in the position shown in the diagram below?  

When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth blocking out the view of the Sun from Earth it is termed a __________ eclipse.

When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth blocking out the view of the Sun from Earth it is termed a __________ eclipse.

A ________ month is 29.5 days which is the amount of time it takes for the moon to complete a full lunar cycle (from a new moon to the next new moon).

Extra Credit: What are the highest and lowest sun angles for my hometown, Charleston, SC, which lies at 33° N latitude? Hint: Think about it. On what dates would the highest and lowest Sun angles be? Use these dates to complete the question. You also know what latitudes receive 90 degree noon sun on these dates. Giving the dates alone will result in no extra credit. You must do the math. Show all of your calculations.

Extra Credit: What would the sun angle be in Tampa on March 1st (the same day as the previous question)? Show your workYou will need to know Tampa’s latitude to answer this question. Hint: this was the latitude at the top of the topographic map we used in lab.

Extra Credit: What are the highest and lowest sun angles for my hometown, Charleston, SC, which lies at 33° N latitude? Hint: Think about it. On what dates would the highest and lowest Sun angles be? Use these dates to complete the question. You also know what latitudes receive 90 degree noon sun on these dates. Giving the dates alone will result in no extra credit. You must do the math. Show all of your calculations.