Earth's Tilt & Seasons

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What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.

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What is the half of the Earth below the equator called?

Back

The southern hemisphere.

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

Back

It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

The summer solstice.

Front

What are equinoxes?

Back

Equinoxes are the times of the year when day and night are of approximately equal length.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth’s axis?

Back

The Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

Back

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

Front

What happens during 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 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 difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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The Northern Hemisphere is above the equator, while the Southern Hemisphere is below the equator.