Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

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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 approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun?

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Summer.

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What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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What is the equinox?

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

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What is the solstice?

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A solstice is a time when 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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How does Earth's rotation affect day and night?

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Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night; as it spins, different parts of the Earth face the Sun or move away from it.

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What happens during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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During summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight and longer days.

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What happens during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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During winter, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, receiving less direct sunlight and shorter days.

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What is the significance of the Earth's revolution?

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Earth's revolution around the Sun takes about 365.25 days and is responsible for the changing seasons.

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