Causes of Seasons

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis in degrees?

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23.5°

Front

Which season is typically the coldest?

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Winter

Front

What is the significance of the Equator in terms of latitude?

Back

It is located at 0° latitude.

Front

What location experiences 12 hours of daylight year-round?

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Equator

Front

Which location has 24 hours of daylight during summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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South Pole

Front

How does Earth's axial tilt affect the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What are the four main seasons experienced on Earth?

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Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), and Winter.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the changing seasons?

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The sun's position relative to Earth changes with the tilt and orbit, affecting temperature and daylight.

Front

What phenomenon occurs at the poles during summer?

Back

The phenomenon of 'midnight sun' occurs, where the sun is visible for 24 hours.

Front

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres in terms of seasons?

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.