Reasons for Seasons

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What does the term 'equinox' mean?

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Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

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Front

In winter, is the axis of the earth pointed away or toward the sun?

Back

Away.

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Which season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during Position 1?

Back

Summer.

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Why do we experience changing seasons on Earth?

Back

Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer solstice.

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Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

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

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Front

What is the shortest day of the year called?

Back

Winter solstice.

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Front

During which equinox do day and night have approximately equal length?

Back

Both the spring and fall equinox.

Front

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

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

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What happens to the sun's position in the sky during winter?

Back

The sun is lower in the sky, resulting in shorter days.

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