Reasons for the 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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When it is Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Summer.

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How many times does Earth rotate during one complete revolution around the Sun?

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365 times.

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What is the direction of Earth's rotation?

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Counterclockwise, moving west to east.

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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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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 does the Northern Hemisphere experience when it is tilted towards the Sun?

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Summer.

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What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience when it 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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