The Sun and the Seasons Pretest

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What are seasons?

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Seasons are a quarter of a year on Earth, caused by the tilt of Earth and the amount of direct sunlight received.

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What is an axis?

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An axis is an imaginary straight line around which an object spins.

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What is a hemisphere?

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A hemisphere is half of Earth.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path a celestial body or an artificial satellite takes as it revolves around another body.

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What does revolution mean in terms of movement?

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Revolution means to make a circle around something or move in an orbit.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received, leading to different seasons.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the significance of 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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How many seasons are there in a year?

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There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

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What is the relationship between the Earth's revolution and seasons?

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The Earth's revolution around the Sun, combined with its tilt, causes the changing seasons throughout the year.