Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons. As the Earth orbits, different parts receive varying amounts of sunlight.

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What is the Arctic Circle?

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The Arctic Circle is a latitude of 66.5° North where, during the summer solstice, the sun does not set for 24 hours.

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What is the Tropic of Cancer?

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

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What is 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, experiencing nearly equal day and night throughout the year.

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What is the significance of the solstices?

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Solstices mark the points in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days.

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What is the difference between summer and winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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In summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, resulting in longer days and warmer temperatures. In winter, it is tilted away, leading to shorter days and cooler temperatures.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?

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

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How does the length of daylight change throughout the year?

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The length of daylight changes due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun, leading to longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

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What is the role of the Earth's axial tilt?

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The Earth's axial tilt of approximately 23.5° is responsible for the changing seasons as it affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received at different latitudes.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes occur when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the beginning of spring and autumn.