Seasons

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What causes the changing seasons on Earth?

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The changing seasons on Earth are caused by its revolution around the sun and the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What season occurs when your area tilts away from the sun?

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Winter occurs when your area tilts away from the sun.

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At which points do the Northern and Southern hemispheres receive equal sunlight?

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The Northern and Southern hemispheres experience equal amounts of sunlight at the equinoxes (points 1 and 3).

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is position 2?

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It is Fall in the Southern Hemisphere when it is position 2.

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What is the correct order of seasons in the Northern Hemisphere starting from position #1?

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The correct order is Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis is approximately 23.5 degrees, which affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received in different seasons.

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How does Earth's revolution affect seasons?

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Earth's revolution around the sun takes about 365.25 days, leading to changes in sunlight exposure and temperature, resulting in seasons.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is a point in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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How do the seasons differ in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

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