Reasons for Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

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What is the tilt of the Earth?

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The Earth is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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It takes about 365 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What season has the longest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer has the longest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.

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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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What happens to daylight hours during winter?

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Daylight hours are shorter during winter.

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What is the significance of the solstices?

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Solstices mark the points in the year when the Sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes are the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is rotation in terms of Earth?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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