⭐ Reasons for the Seasons

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What causes longer hours of daylight during summer?

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Earth tilts toward the sun in summer.

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is when the Sun is at its lowest or highest point in the sky.

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

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Winter.

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What are the two main reasons for the seasons?

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Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun.

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How does Earth's tilt affect the seasons?

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

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What is the position of the Earth during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

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What happens during the winter solstice?

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The Sun is at its lowest point in the sky at noon in the Northern Hemisphere.

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How does the revolution of the Earth contribute to the seasons?

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As the Earth revolves around the sun, the tilt causes different areas to receive sunlight at different angles, leading to seasonal changes.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes occur when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the transition between seasons.

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What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox?

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A solstice marks the longest or shortest day of the year, while an equinox marks the time when day and night are of equal length.

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