Earth's Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

Front

What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience when the Northern Hemisphere is in summer?

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Winter.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the position of the Earth during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

What happens to the seasons if the Earth were no longer tilted?

Back

There would be no seasons.

Front

What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

Front

How many seasons are there in a year?

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Four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Front

What is the position of the Earth during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

Front

What is the equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What is the solstice?

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A solstice is a time when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.