Causes of Seasons

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What causes the seasons?

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

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What is the Earth's axial tilt?

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The Earth's axial tilt is approximately 23.5 degrees.

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During which season is sunlight the least intense?

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Winter.

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What is located at 66.5° N in latitude?

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Arctic Circle.

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What is located at 0° latitude?

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Equator.

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What is located at 23.5° S in latitude?

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Tropic of Capricorn.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is pointed toward the Sun?

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Summer.

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What is the Tropic of Cancer?

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The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5° N latitude.

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What is the Tropic of Capricorn?

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The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23.5° S latitude.

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How does the Earth's orbit affect the seasons?

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun changes the angle and intensity of sunlight received at different times of the year.