Causes of Seasons

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What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

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

Front

What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

Which season occurs when the North Pole is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the effect of the sun's angle on temperature?

Back

A steeper angle (closer to 90°) results in more intense sunlight and higher temperatures.

Front

What season is characterized by the longest day and shortest night?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the Arctic Circle?

Back

A latitude located at 66.5° N, marking the region where, during summer, the sun does not set.

Front

During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the least sunlight?

Back

Winter.

Front

What happens during the equinoxes?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the Tropic of Cancer?

Back

A latitude located at 23.5° N, marking the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

Front

What is the Tropic of Capricorn?

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A latitude located at 23.5° S, marking the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.