Winter: What Causes Winter?

Winter: What Causes Winter?

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Science, Physics, Geography

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explains the causes of seasons, focusing on Earth's movement around the sun. It describes Earth's spherical shape and its tilt on an axis, which remains constant as it orbits the sun. The Northern Hemisphere's tilt away from the sun results in winter, characterized by minimal sunlight and cold weather.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What causes the seasons on Earth?

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Explain the significance of Earth's axis in relation to its orbit around the sun.

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Describe the tilt of Earth's Northern Hemisphere in relation to the sun during winter.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the amount of sunlight received in the Northern Hemisphere?

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What happens to the weather in the Northern Hemisphere during winter?

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