What causes warmer temperatures in the northern hemisphere during the June solstice?
2 Earth's Seasons

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1.
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More daylight hours due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.
2.
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Where does the north end of Earth’s axis lean during the December solstice?
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Away from the sun.
3.
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What season does the June solstice mark in the northern hemisphere?
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Summer.
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What season does the September equinox mark in the northern hemisphere?
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Fall.
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What can be said about the distribution of sunlight at the September equinox?
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Equal day and night hours.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Earth's axial tilt?
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The angle at which the Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a solstice?
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A solstice is an event that occurs when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.
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