Seasons

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis in degrees?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Earth is at position A?

Back

Northern hemisphere.

Front

What hemisphere do you live in if you are in the southern part of the Earth?

Back

Southern hemisphere.

Front

What are June 21 and December 21 known as?

Back

Solstice dates.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere at position 3?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

A solstice is an event that occurs when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

Front

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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The Northern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is north of the equator, while the Southern Hemisphere is south of the equator.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is an equinox?

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An equinox is an event in which day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring twice a year.

Front

When does summer start in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer starts around June 21.