Causes of seasons
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the seasons on Earth?
Back
The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?
Back
The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which season is the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth's axis is tilted towards the Sun?
Back
Summer.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the sunlight during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?
Back
The sunlight is less direct and the days are shorter.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why do we have different seasons in different hemispheres?
Back
Because when one hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, the other is tilted away from it.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the position of the Earth in summer in relation to the Sun?
Back
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the tilt of the Earth affect the length of days and nights?
Back
The tilt causes variations in the length of days and nights throughout the year.
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