Seasons and Earth's Tilt Quick Check

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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 regions on Earth receive the least direct sunlight throughout the year?

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The polar regions.

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winter.

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During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day and the shortest night?

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Summer.

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When it is summer in Australia, what season is it in Canada?

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Winter.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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How does the Earth's tilt affect the seasons?

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The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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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 autumn.

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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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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during December?

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Winter.

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