Causes of Seasons

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What is the Tropic of Capricorn?

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The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23.5° S latitude and marks the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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What is the significance of the Equator?

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The Equator is an imaginary line at 0° latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and experiences 12 hours of daylight throughout the year.

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What is the Arctic Circle?

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The Arctic Circle is located at 66.5° N latitude and marks the region where, for at least one day a year, the sun does not set or rise.

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5°, which is responsible for the changing seasons.

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During which season is sunlight the least intense?

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Sunlight is least intense during Winter, when the sun's rays hit the Earth at a more oblique angle.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun, leading to varying angles of sunlight.

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What happens at the Tropic of Cancer?

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The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5° N latitude and is the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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How does latitude affect climate?

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Latitude affects climate by determining the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and weather patterns.

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What is the difference between the North Pole and the South Pole in terms of sunlight?

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The North Pole experiences continuous daylight in summer and continuous darkness in winter, while the South Pole has the opposite pattern.

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What is the role of the sun in the seasons?

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The sun provides energy and light, and its position relative to Earth changes with the seasons, affecting temperature and daylight.