Reason for Seasons

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What is the reason for seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun, leading to varying angles of sunlight throughout the year.

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If it is Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Summer.

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What type of sunlight is more focused and intense, causing warmer temperatures?

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Direct sunlight.

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What is the imaginary line through the center of the Earth that it spins on called?

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Axis.

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Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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What is the equator?

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

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

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The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight at different times of the year.

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What is the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

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What happens during the equinox?

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Day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect sunlight?

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Direct sunlight hits the Earth at a steep angle, making it warmer, while indirect sunlight hits at a shallow angle, making it cooler.