Earth's Tilt & Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun causes the seasons.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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

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

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Winter.

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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 orbit of the Earth around the Sun.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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24 hours.

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What season follows spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer.

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What season comes after winter in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Autumn (Fall).

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.