Earth's Seasons

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What are the four seasons of the year?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Front

Which season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

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

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Winter.

Front

What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

Why does the equator have a consistent temperature year-round?

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It always receives direct sunlight.

Front

What happens during the spring equinox?

Back

Day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What is the summer solstice?

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The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

How does direct sunlight affect temperature?

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Direct sunlight causes higher temperatures compared to indirect sunlight.