Earth's Seasons

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What are the four seasons of the year?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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

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How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

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It takes about 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun.

Front

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

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Winter occurs in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What happens to the seasons if the Earth's axis were not tilted?

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There would be little to no seasonal variation; temperatures would be more consistent year-round.

Front

What is the equinox?

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

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What is the solstice?

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A solstice is an event that occurs twice a year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect day and night?

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The rotation of the Earth causes different parts of the planet to face the Sun or move away from it, creating day and night.