Causes of seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.

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What is the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

Back

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

Front

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

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Winter.

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Why is the Equator warmer than other regions?

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Because it receives the most direct sunlight throughout the year.

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What happens to the sunlight received by the poles compared to the equator?

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The poles receive sunlight at a more oblique angle, resulting in less direct sunlight and colder temperatures.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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During equinoxes, day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the change of seasons.

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What is the difference between summer and winter solstice?

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, while the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year.

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect day and night?

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The Earth's rotation on its axis causes different parts of the Earth to experience daylight and darkness.

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What is the role of the Sun in the seasons?

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The Sun provides the energy and light that drive the changes in temperature and weather patterns associated with the seasons.