Reason for Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and its revolution (orbit) around the sun.

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

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It is warmer in the summer because of more direct sunlight due to Earth's tilt.

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What is Earth's tilt?

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Earth's tilt is the angle at which Earth is tilted from vertical, approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is revolution in terms of Earth?

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Revolution refers to Earth's orbit around the sun, taking about 365.25 days to complete.

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What is rotation in terms of Earth?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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

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When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the position of Earth that shows summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Position D shows summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 1?

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It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 1.

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How does Earth's tilt affect the amount of sunlight received?

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Earth's tilt affects the angle of sunlight, leading to more direct sunlight in summer and less in winter.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is Earth's orbit around the sun.