Reason for Seasons

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is when the Sun is at its lowest or highest in the sky, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What causes the seasons?

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The seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and its revolution (orbit) around the Sun.

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Earth is at position A?

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The Northern hemisphere experiences summer at position A.

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

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The imaginary line is called the Axis.

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What motion of the Earth causes day and night?

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The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.

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What is the tilt of the Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth is approximately 23.5 degrees from vertical, affecting the angle of sunlight received.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

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How does Earth's revolution affect seasons?

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Earth's revolution around the Sun changes the angle and duration of sunlight received, leading to seasonal changes.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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What happens during the equinox?

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During an equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length.

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