Next Generation Science Level 3 - Textbook B

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The United States is in the Northern Hemisphere. In June, it is summer.

New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere. In June, it is winter.

Weather and Seasons Go Online! Observe how the Earth’s tilt and revolution around the Sun cause us to experience seasons on the NGScience website. QuickCode: R4S7

Summer

The Earth is divided into two halves – the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, sunlight hits one hemisphere more directly than the other. This causes us to experience seasons. In June, for example, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun and is in summer. The Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun and is in winter.

Northern Hemisphere

Winter

Southern Hemisphere

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