DOL: 6.9A Seasons Day 1

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons by affecting the amount of sunlight different parts of the Earth receive throughout the year.

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

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During summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun.

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

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During winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

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What happens to daylight hours during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Daylight hours are longer in the Northern Hemisphere during summer.

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What happens to daylight hours during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Daylight hours are shorter in the Northern Hemisphere during winter.

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What is the significance of Earth's axial tilt?

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Earth's axial tilt is significant because it creates the variation in seasons as different hemispheres receive varying amounts of sunlight.

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

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The seasons are opposite; when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

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What is the equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and autumn.

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What is the solstice?

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

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What is the role of Earth's orbit in the changing seasons?

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Earth's orbit around the Sun, combined with its axial tilt, affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received, leading to seasonal changes.