Some students misrepresent the ideas of the Earth being heated by saying it is cold in the winter because winter clouds stop heat from getting to the Earth

Earth and Space

Misconception RESEARCH REVIEW

References

The following studies have documented this misconception:

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Some students think the highest point the Sun reaches in the sky does not change throughout the year

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RESEARCH REVIEW Earth and Space

Some students have misconceptions surrounding rain

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RESEARCH REVIEW Earth and Space

Most students think that it is cold in the winter because the Sun is further away from the Earth

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