Seasons and Earth's Tilt Quick Check

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What season is experienced when the part of the world is leaning towards the Sun?

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Summer

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When does the Southern Hemisphere experience winter?

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When it points away from the sun.

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on the seasons?

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The tilt causes different lengths of day and night throughout the year.

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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 is the tilt of the Earth on its axis?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees.

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How does Earth's orbit affect the seasons?

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The orbit determines the distance from the Sun, but the tilt is what causes the seasons.

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the Sun, resulting in the longest day of the year.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The shortest day of the year, occurring when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

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What is the equinox?

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

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