Expedition 40 The Secret of the Seasons

Expedition 40 The Secret of the Seasons

Packing for 40 Degrees Latitude On this expedition, you will make two trips around the world, one at 40 degrees north latitude and one at 40 degrees south latitude. You are going to be traveling in January. Packing will be difficult because your trip will take you to two different seasons. You're going to need both summer and winter clothes for this trip.

Opposite Seasons Earth is tilted in space, and its tilt causes the seasons. As Earth orbits the Sun throughout the year, the tilt does not change. Because of this tilt, different areas of our planet receive varying amounts of sunlight each day. In January, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, causing winter there. At the same time, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, causing summer there. In June, the opposite is true. What season is it in Australia during June?

New York City, United States It's a good thing you packed a heavy coat because January is cold in New York City at 40 degrees north latitude. Temperatures are in the twenties (Fahrenheit). People are all wrapped up in heavy coats, hats, and scarves.

As you walk through the city streets, you hear many different languages and smell the aromas of foods from a variety of countries. For lunch, you have your choice of kebabs from Lebanon, egg rolls from China, sushi from Japan, or tacos from Mexico. Although New York is an American city, people from all over the world call it home.

You walk to Central Park and watch the ice skaters. “ What's it like here in June?" you ask the man renting skates. “ Oh, the weather is hot then. People ride bikes and have picnics in the park. "