Seasons and Earth's Tilt

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

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It is winter.

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

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Fall

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At position D in the Northern hemisphere it would be _____?

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Spring

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What is an Equinox?

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Equal day and night.

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Which of the following best describes the tilt of the earth during the spring and fall equinoxes?

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The earth is tilted neither toward or away from the sun (tilt is side to side).

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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What is the tilt of the Earth’s axis?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winter.

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During which equinox do we experience the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Vernal Equinox.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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