Seasons

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What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis allows for more direct sunlight in the summer and less direct sunlight in the winter.

Front

What happens during the spring and fall equinoxes?

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The Earth is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in nearly equal day and night.

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What is the difference between a neap tide and a spring tide?

Back

A neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides, while a spring tide occurs when they are aligned.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect sunlight distribution?

Back

The tilt causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to different temperatures and seasons.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

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The axial tilt is responsible for the changing seasons as it affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes.

Front

What type of tide occurs during a full moon?

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A spring tide occurs during a full moon when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the seasons?

Back

The sun provides the energy that drives the seasons through its varying intensity and duration of light due to Earth's tilt.

Front

What is an equinox?

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An equinox is an event in which day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What diagram would represent the sun's position in summer?

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A diagram showing direct sunlight hitting the Northern Hemisphere represents summer.