What causes Earth to experience seasons?
1.2 EES Earths Motion

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1.
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Earth's tilt on its axis.
2.
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How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?
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By changing the amount of direct solar radiation reaching the surface.
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In which hemisphere do we live (in the US)?
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Northern Hemisphere.
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What is a solstice event?
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A solstice event occurs when the sun's rays reach their highest or lowest point in respect to the equator.
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What is the shape of Earth’s orbit?
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Nearly circular.
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What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?
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The equator receives direct sunlight year-round, leading to consistent temperatures.
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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; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.
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