Seasons and Geocentric vs. Heliocentric

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), 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.

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What is the difference between the geocentric and heliocentric models?

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The geocentric model places Earth at the center of the universe, while the heliocentric model places the Sun at the center.

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Which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience when it is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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What happens to sunlight during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The sunlight strikes the Earth at a lower angle, spreading the energy over a larger area.

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What is the angle of sunlight during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The sunlight strikes the Earth at a higher angle, making it more direct.

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What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

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It affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasonal changes.

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What is the equinox?

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A time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and autumn.

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What is a solstice?

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A time 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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How does the heliocentric model explain the movement of planets?

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Planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths due to gravitational forces.