Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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

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In which season is the Earth's axis pointed away from the sun?

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In winter, the Earth's axis is pointed away from the sun.

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Why does the equator have a consistent temperature year-round?

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The equator always receives direct sunlight, keeping its temperature consistent.

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What would happen to the seasons if the Earth's axis were straight up and down?

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If the Earth's axis were straight up and down, there would be no seasons.

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What is 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 does the tilt of the Earth affect the amount of sunlight received?

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

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What is revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

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Revolution refers to the Earth's orbit around the sun, which takes about 365 days.

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What is rotation in terms of Earth's movement?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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What are the two main factors that influence the seasons?

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The two main factors that influence the seasons are the tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the sun.

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