Seasons

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What month does the Summer Solstice occur?

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June

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What is the amount of sunlight in Georgia during the winter solstice?

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Least

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What season is occurring in the northern hemisphere at position 4 in the diagram?

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Winter

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Why does Earth have seasons?

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Tilt of Earth's axis.

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At which point in the diagram would the United States receive the MOST amount of sunlight?

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D

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What is the significance of the Summer Solstice?

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It marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What causes the variation in seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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What is the date of the Winter Solstice?

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December 21st or 22nd.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasonal changes?

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It affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received at different times of the year.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the equinoxes?

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Spring and Fall.

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