Causes of Seasons

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What causes the seasons?

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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 tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5°.

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During which season is sunlight the least intense?

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Winter.

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What is located at 0° latitude?

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The Equator.

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Which location experiences 24 hours of daylight during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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South Pole.

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Which season generally has the coldest temperatures?

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Winter.

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What is the Tropic of Cancer?

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The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5° North latitude and marks the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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What is the Tropic of Capricorn?

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The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23.5° South latitude and marks the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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What happens during the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice occurs when one hemisphere is tilted closest to the Sun, resulting in the longest day of the year.

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What happens during the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice occurs when one hemisphere is tilted farthest from the Sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.