Seasons and Earth's Tilt Quick Check

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What is the term for the two times in a year when day and night are of equal length?

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Equinox

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What causes the change in daylight hours throughout the year?

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Earth's axial tilt

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What is the correct angle in degrees for Earth's axial tilt?

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23.5 degrees

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During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day?

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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 are the two solstices called?

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Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice

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What is the effect of Earth's axial tilt on seasons?

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

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What is the difference between an equinox and a solstice?

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An equinox occurs when day and night are equal, while a solstice occurs when one hemisphere experiences the longest or shortest day.

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How many equinoxes occur in a year?

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Two equinoxes occur in a year.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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

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