Understanding Seasons and Tides

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis and how does it affect seasons?

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

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What happens to seasons if Earth's axis tilt is increased to 45 degrees?

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Seasons would become more extreme, with hotter summers and colder winters.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the tides with the least difference between high and low tide, occurring during the 1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter lunar phases.

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During which lunar phases do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the 1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter phases of the Moon.

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What is the tidal pattern when the Moon is in its first quarter phase?

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Neap tides.

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How does the Moon's gravitational pull affect Earth's tides compared to the Sun's?

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The Moon's gravitational pull has a greater impact on tides than the Sun's.

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What is a spring tide?

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Spring tides are the tides with the greatest difference between high and low tide, occurring during the full moon and new moon phases.

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

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Summer.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.