Daylight Variations and Seasons on Earth

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's tilt on its axis

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

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Why do days become shorter in the winter?

• The Sun's path is shorter across the sky

• The Earth is farther from the Sun

• The Earth's rotation slows down

• The Moon blocks sunlight

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere is in winter?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Equatorial Hemisphere

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What happens to daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere during fall?

• Daylight hours begin to decrease

• Daylight hours remain the same

• Daylight hours increase

• Daylight hours are longest

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Why is understanding daylight variations important?

• It helps in agriculture and wildlife management

• It determines the Earth's distance from the Sun

• It affects the gravitational pull on Earth

• It influences the Earth's magnetic field

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