Seasons

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What happens to the length of a day if Earth's rotation speed increases?

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The day would be shorter.

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What season is the southern hemisphere experiencing when it is summer?

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Summer.

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What season is Sallisaw, Oklahoma experiencing in April?

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Summer, because Earth’s tilt causes more hours of daylight in the summer.

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Why are summer days hotter than winter days?

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Earth's northern axis is tilted toward the sun.

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

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

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What causes the change in seasons?

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The change in seasons is caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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How does the distance from the sun affect seasons?

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The distance from the sun does not significantly affect seasons; it is primarily the tilt of the Earth's axis that causes seasonal changes.

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What is the equinox?

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

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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.

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How do daylight hours change from winter to summer?

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Daylight hours increase from winter to summer due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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