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 twice a year, around March 21 and September 23.

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What happens during a solstice?

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A solstice occurs when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What is the main reason for the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) as it orbits the sun causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the South Pole is tilted towards the sun?

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Summer.

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What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox?

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A solstice marks the longest or shortest day of the year, while an equinox marks the time when day and night are of equal length.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

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The equator experiences relatively consistent daylight and temperature year-round, unlike regions farther from the equator that experience distinct seasons.

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True or False: The Earth is closest to the sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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False. The Earth is closest to the sun in January, during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere during December?

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Winter.

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What is the term for the Earth's yearly journey around the sun?

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Revolution.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasonal changes?

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The tilt causes different hemispheres to receive varying amounts of sunlight, leading to seasonal changes.

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