Seasons

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What causes the seasons?

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

Front

What is the duration of one complete revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

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365.25 days.

Front

How many seasons do we experience in a year?

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Four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted toward the Sun?

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Summer.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

Front

How does the amount of sunlight affect the seasons?

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More sunlight leads to warmer temperatures and summer, while less sunlight leads to cooler temperatures and winter.

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.

Front

What is the solstice?

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A solstice is 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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What happens to the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

How does the Earth's tilt affect the climate?

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The tilt affects the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and climate patterns.