Seasons and Earth's Tilt Quick Check

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What is the main reason we experience different seasons on Earth?

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Earth's tilt on its axis.

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Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere?

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Equator.

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What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day and the shortest night?

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Summer.

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What is the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

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What are the four seasons experienced on Earth?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on the length of days and nights?

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It causes variations in day length throughout the year.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the South Pole is tilted towards the Sun?

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Summer.

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What is the significance of the Equator in relation to seasons?

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It is the line where the sun is directly overhead at noon during equinoxes.

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How does the Earth's orbit affect the seasons?

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The orbit determines the distance from the Sun, but the tilt is the main reason for seasons.

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