Multiple Choice
Which of the following declines in human health is most directly associated with exposure to acid rain?
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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In which season does the tilt of the Earth allow a given hemisphere to receive the most sunlight?
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Winter
B
Spring
C
Summer
D
Autumn
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Understand that the Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt is responsible for the changing seasons.
Recognize that during summer in a given hemisphere, the tilt of the Earth causes that hemisphere to be oriented more directly toward the Sun, resulting in longer days and more sunlight.
Visualize the Earth's position in its orbit: when the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun, the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter, and vice versa.
Consider the relationship between sunlight intensity and the angle of the Sun's rays. During summer, the Sun's rays strike the hemisphere more directly, leading to increased solar energy and warmer temperatures.
Conclude that the season in which a hemisphere receives the most sunlight is summer, due to the Earth's axial tilt and its position in orbit around the Sun.
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