DOL 12/2 Earth's Tilt and Seasonal Changes

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What is the main reason for the variation in temperature during different seasons?

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The tilt of Earth's axis.

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Which season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer.

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What occurs when the Earth's axis is not tilted towards or away from the Sun?

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Equinox.

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How would you best describe Earth's axis?

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An imaginary line that is tilted at an angle.

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Why does the Southern Hemisphere experience summer while the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter?

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The Southern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

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What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What are the two equinoxes that occur each year?

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The Vernal Equinox and the Autumnal Equinox.

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is 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 happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the Sun, resulting in the longest day of the year.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

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The equator experiences little variation in temperature and daylight throughout the year.

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