Reason for Seasons

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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 axis of the Earth?

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The imaginary line through the center of the Earth that it spins on.

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Which hemisphere experiences spring when the Northern Hemisphere experiences fall?

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Southern Hemisphere.

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

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Because of more direct sunlight due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What season is it 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 equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the amount of sunlight received?

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The tilt causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What happens to the seasons if the Earth's axis were not tilted?

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There would be little to no seasonal changes; temperatures would be more consistent year-round.

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What is the relationship between the Earth's orbit and the seasons?

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun, combined with its axial tilt, determines the seasons.

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What is the significance of the solstices?

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Solstices mark the points in the year when the Sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.

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