Causes of Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the seasons.

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What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

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23.5°

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During which season does the North Pole tilt toward the sun?

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Summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What phenomenon occurs at the poles during summer?

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24 hours of daylight.

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the North Pole is tilted toward the sun?

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Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the least intense sunlight season?

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Winter.

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At what angle does sunlight hit the Earth for maximum intensity?

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90°.

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What is the effect of Earth's axial tilt on sunlight distribution?

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It causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to different seasons.

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How does the Earth's orbit affect the seasons?

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The Earth's orbit around the sun, combined with its axial tilt, changes the angle and intensity of sunlight received at different times of the year.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes are the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of spring and autumn.