Earth Science Review Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun cause the seasons.

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is aphelion?

Back

Aphelion is the point in Earth's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun.

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What is perihelion?

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Perihelion is the point in Earth's orbit where it is closest to the Sun.

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Which two seasons have equal daylight hours?

Back

Spring and Fall have approximately equal daylight hours.

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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 start of Spring and Fall.

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How does Earth's revolution affect the visibility of constellations?

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As Earth revolves around the Sun, different constellations become visible at different times of the year.

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What happens to temperatures if Earth's axial tilt increases?

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If Earth's axial tilt increases, summers may become warmer and winters may become cooler.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

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What is the role of the Sun in the seasons?

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The Sun's position in the sky changes with the seasons, affecting the amount of sunlight and warmth received on Earth.