Reason for Seasons Review 8.7A

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, receiving direct sunlight.

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How does the angle of sunlight affect temperature?

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Direct sunlight heats the surface more than indirect sunlight, leading to higher temperatures.

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What is the relationship between the seasons 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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What happens to daylight hours during summer?

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There are more hours of daylight during summer compared to winter.

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

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It is fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

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The axial tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees is responsible for the changing seasons.

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What is the effect of the Earth's orbit on seasonal changes?

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As the Earth orbits the Sun, different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight, causing seasons.

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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 fall.

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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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