Exploring the Science Behind Seasons

The video explains why Earth has four seasons due to its axial tilt. This tilt, caused by a massive impact billions of years ago, results in varying sunlight exposure as Earth orbits the sun, creating different seasons. The video also highlights how seasons differ globally, with opposite seasons in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of Earth's tilt in understanding seasonal changes.

What causes the Earth to have different seasons?

• The Earth moving closer and farther from the sun

• The moon's gravitational pull

• The Earth's tilt

• Changes in the sun's temperature

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 10 years

• 24 hours

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What happens when the part of Earth you are on tilts away from the sun?

• The Earth moves closer to the sun

• Daytime becomes longer

• It becomes winter

• It becomes summer

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When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, what season is it there?

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

• Winter

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Why do different parts of the world experience different seasons at the same time?

• Due to the distance from the sun

• Because of the Earth's round shape

• Due to the moon's position

• Because of the Earth's tilt

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