Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis causes the seasons.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located at 0 degrees latitude.

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Why does the equator have a consistent temperature year-round?

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The equator always receives direct sunlight.

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What happens to the Northern Hemisphere during winter?

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The Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun, resulting in shorter days and cooler temperatures.

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What is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?

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Summer solstice.

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What is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?

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Winter solstice.

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What is an 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 term for the day when the sun is directly over the equator?

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Equinox.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the amount of daylight?

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The tilt of the Earth affects the angle of sunlight, resulting in longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

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What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun?

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Summer.

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