What occurs when the tilt of the Earth's axis is not toward or away from the sun?
Seasons Checkpoint for Understanding

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Both spring and fall equinox.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Do both hemispheres experience the same seasons at the same time?
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False.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes seasons on Earth?
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Earth's revolution (orbit) and its tilted axis.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Are the sun's rays more direct in the winter?
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False.
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Does summer occur because Earth is closest to the sun at that time?
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True.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?
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The angle at which the Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an equinox?
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A point in time when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in spring and fall.
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