Seasons Checkpoint for Understanding

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What are the seasons in the northern and southern hemisphere?

Back

The seasons are opposite in the northern and southern hemisphere.

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What causes seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by Earth's revolution (orbit) and its tilted axis.

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Why does temperature change during summer?

Back

The temperature changes during summer because the Earth is tilted towards the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight.

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What happens during the spring and fall equinox?

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During the spring and fall equinox, the tilt of the axis is not toward or away from the sun, resulting in nearly equal daylight and night hours.

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What is a solstice?

Back

A solstice is the day of the year with the least or most amount of daylight hours.

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What is the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice is the day of the year with the most amount of daylight hours.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice is the day of the year with the least amount of daylight hours.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth affects seasons by changing the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth, leading to variations in temperature.

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What is the significance of the Earth's revolution?

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The Earth's revolution around the Sun, combined with its axial tilt, leads to the changing seasons.