Earth's Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth’s axis?

Back

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

Front

In which position is it winter in the southern hemisphere?

Back

Position 1.

Front

In which position is it spring in the southern hemisphere?

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Position 2.

Front

What happens to the sunlight during winter in the southern hemisphere?

Back

The sunlight is less direct and the days are shorter.

Front

What happens to the sunlight during summer in the southern hemisphere?

Back

The sunlight is more direct and the days are longer.

Front

How does the Earth's tilt affect the temperature?

Back

The tilt causes variations in sunlight intensity, affecting temperature.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

An equinox is when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and autumn.

Front

What is the solstice?

Back

A solstice is when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

Front

What is the position of the Earth during summer in the northern hemisphere?

Back

The northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.