Description
answer both questions in two to three well-constructed paragraphs. total word count should be between 150 and 300 words.
1. To help explain the movements of Earth in the Solar System, perform an analysis of what season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere on September 22nd. While conducting this analysis, be sure to identify the reason the season you have found is experienced by utilizing the following terms:
Revolution
Rotation
Plane of the Ecliptic
Axial Tilt
Each of these terms lends itself to understanding the motions of the Earth and the seasons experienced on the Earth. Be sure to include a definition of each of these terms and that each is included in your explanation of the season experienced. Also, when performing your analysis of these terms be sure to analyze, where applicable, the relationship to:
Day Length
Year Length
2. Identify the latitude and longitude coordinates of Cape Town, South Africa, as well as your own personal hometown. Explain the relative location of these two cities utilizing the named parallels and meridians below. Also, as part of your analysis of this topic, be sure to include a brief description of each of the following terms by identifying the latitude and longitude of them as well as any other important information you may find.
North Pole
South Pole
Equator
Prime Meridian
180° Longitude
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
