Reason for Seasons Review 8.7A

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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23.5 degrees.

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in Argentina?

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Summer.

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What would happen if the Earth was no longer tilted on its axis?

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Earth would not have seasons.

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In winter, is the Earth's axis pointed towards or away from the sun?

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Away from the sun.

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What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

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Summer.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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What is the equinox?

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A time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the solstice?

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The time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect temperature?

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The tilt causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight, affecting temperature and climate.

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What is the difference between summer and winter in terms of sunlight?

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Summer has longer days and more direct sunlight; winter has shorter days and less direct sunlight.

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