Seasons and Earth's Tilt

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What happens during the Summer Solstice?

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Most direct sunlight.

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Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

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The equator always receives direct sunlight.

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

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Winter.

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What happens during the Winter Solstice?

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Least direct sunlight.

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Which location appears to be receiving more direct (and thus intense) insolation?

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Location b.

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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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How does Earth's tilt affect the seasons?

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

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What is insolation?

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Insolation is the amount of solar radiation received by a surface.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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During equinoxes, day and night are approximately equal in length.

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