Exploring Earth's Position during Summer in Argentina
In the summer many people enjoy going to the beach. There is a beautiful beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?
Answer: Diagram B
Explanation:
Diagram A
Diagram B
Diagram C
Diagram D
Final answer:
To experience summer in Argentina, Earth must be tilted towards the Sun in the Southern Hemisphere, which happens during December, at the time of the southern summer solstice.
Explanation:
When it is summer in Argentina, located in the Southern Hemisphere, Earth is positioned in its orbit such that the Southern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight. This occurs in December, when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter. According to Figure 4.5, during the month of December, the Sun shines most directly on the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, the correct diagram showing Earth when it's summer in Argentina will be the one where the Southern Hemisphere is leaning into the Sun, receiving more direct illumination, which happens around December 21, at the time of the southern summer solstice. Conversely, during June, the Northern Hemisphere leans into the Sun, marking summer in that region and winter in the Southern Hemisphere, as outlined in Figure 4.8.
In which month does the Earth experience summer in the Southern Hemisphere? The Earth experiences summer in the Southern Hemisphere during December, at the time of the southern summer solstice.