Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the position of the Earth during summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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The position of the Earth during summer in the Southern Hemisphere is when it is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

How do the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres compare?

Back

The seasons are always opposite in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's path around the Sun?

Back

The term for the Earth's path around the Sun is revolution.

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that the Earth tilts on?

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The name of the imaginary line that the Earth tilts on is the Earth's axis.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the amount of sunlight received?

Back

The Earth's tilt affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received, leading to different seasons.

Front

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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What happens during a solstice?

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During a solstice, 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 is an equinox?

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

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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It takes approximately 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.