Reasons for the Seasons

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What is one rotation of Earth equal to?

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A day.

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What are the reasons for the seasons?

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Earth's tilt and revolution.

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What is the Earth's tilt in degrees?

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23.5 degrees.

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What is the Earth's axis?

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An imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

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Winter.

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What is revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

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The movement of Earth around the Sun.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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One year.

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What effect does the tilt of the Earth have 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 significance of the equinoxes?

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They mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer?

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Winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

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