Seasons on Earth Some photos courtesy of NASA, NOAA, NPS & USGS.Seasons in Tropical RegionsThroughout the year, the tropical regions near the Earth’s equator receive fairly direct sunlight. These regions experience little variation in daylight hours and temperature. There is little or no change in seasons in the tropics. South poleNorth poleSun’s radiationEquatorTropicalTropicalSouth poleNorth poleSun’s radiationTemperateTemperateEquatorSeasons in Temperate RegionsRegions located in the temperate zone latitudes experience four distinct seasons during the Earth’s yearly cycle. Summer temperatures are warm because the Earth is tilted toward the Sun and there are more daylight hours. Seasons in Polar RegionsThe Sun’s rays hit the Earth’s polar regions at very slanted angles. These regions have year-round cold temperatures and do not experience four distinct seasons. Instead, these areas have six months of daylight when the Earth’s pole is tilted toward the Sun, followed by six months of darkness when the pole is tilted away from the Sun.Sun’s radiationPolarPolarSouth poleNorth poleEquator6 monthsof daylightat the North pole6 monthsof darknessat the North poleWinter temperatures are cold because the Earth is tilted away from the Sun and there are fewer daylight hours. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-4589Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources.Throughout the year, the tropical regions near the Earth’s equatorreceive fairly direct sunlight. These regions experience little variation in daylight hours and temperature. There is little or no change in seasonsin the tropics. 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