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(Sizes of Sun and Earth not to scale)

Which of the four diagrams below most correctly represents Earth’s orbit around the Sun as seen from directly above it?. (Sizes of Sun and Earth not to scale). What would happen to the seasons if Earth’s orbit were a perfect circle around the Sun so that the distance to the Sun never changed?.

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(Sizes of Sun and Earth not to scale)

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  1. Which of the four diagrams below most correctly represents Earth’s orbit around the Sun as seen from directly above it? (Sizes of Sun and Earth not to scale)

  2. What would happen to the seasons if Earth’s orbit were a perfect circle around the Sun so that the distance to the Sun never changed? There would be no seasons The difference between seasons would be MUCH LESS The difference between seasons would be MUCH MORE d. The seasons would be the same as they are now

  3. What is the weather like in Utah when Earth is closest to the Sun (on about January 4 each year)? Hot Warm Cool d. Cold

  4. If Earth’s orbit were a perfect circle, on January 4, would Earth be closer to, or farther from the Sun than it is in its current orbit? a. closer to b. farther from Earth

  5. So, if Earth’s orbit were a perfect circle, on January 4, the weather in Utah would be _______ than it is now. Warmer Colder

  6. What would happen to the seasons if Earth’s orbit were a perfect circle around the Sun so that the distance to the Sun never changed? There would be no seasons The difference between seasons would be MUCH LESS The difference between seasons would be MUCH MORE d. The seasons would be the same as they are now

  7. Earth Orbit from the Side

  8. Earth Orbit from Above

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