Seasons and Earth's Tilt Flashcard

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What is the Summer Solstice?

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The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What does the Autumnal Equinox signify?

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It marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere, occurring around September 22.

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Define a solstice.

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A solstice occurs twice a year, with the most hours of sunlight in the summer (Summer Solstice) and the least hours of sunlight in the winter (Winter Solstice).

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the Spring Equinox?

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It marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern Hemisphere, occurring around March 21.

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How does Earth's tilt affect seasons?

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Earth's axial tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes are significant because they represent the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What are the two solstices called?

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The two solstices are the Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice.

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What is the relationship between the tilt of the Earth and the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth causes different hemispheres to experience different seasons at the same time; when one hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, it experiences summer, while the other experiences winter.

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What is the date of the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Summer Solstice occurs around June 21.

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