What causes the seasons?

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What causes the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes 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 from vertical.

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How does the axial tilt affect sunlight distribution?

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The axial tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring when one hemisphere is tilted closest to the sun.

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What is the significance of the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring when one hemisphere is tilted farthest from the sun.

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What are equinoxes?

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Equinoxes are the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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How does the Earth's orbit affect the seasons?

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The Earth's orbit around the sun, combined with its axial tilt, leads to the changing seasons.

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What is the difference between revolution and rotation?

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Revolution is the Earth's orbit around the sun, while rotation is the Earth's spin on its axis.

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What role does the sun play in the seasons?

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The sun provides the energy that drives the seasons through its varying angles of sunlight on Earth.

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What is the impact of the tilt on temperature?

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The tilt affects the intensity and duration of sunlight, influencing temperature variations across seasons.