Seasons

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis in degrees?

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23.5 degrees

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How long does it take the Earth to revolve once around the sun?

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365.25 days

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What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

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Winter

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What are the two main reasons for the seasons?

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Earth's tilt and revolution

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Which season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere when it is winter?

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Winter

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

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It causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

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What season is it 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 equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the solstice?

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A solstice is a time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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