Seasons Review

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What are solstice dates?

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Solstice dates are the two points in the year when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons by changing the angle at which sunlight hits different parts of the Earth throughout the year.

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

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When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is one of the two times in the year when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in March and September.

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What is the significance of June 21 in terms of seasons?

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June 21 is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the longest day of the year.

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What is the significance of December 21 in terms of seasons?

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December 21 is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the shortest day of the year.

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How does the Earth's tilt affect climate?

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The Earth's tilt affects climate by changing the intensity and duration of sunlight received in different regions, leading to seasonal variations.

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What happens during the spring equinox?

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During the spring equinox, the sun crosses the celestial equator, and day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is the role of the equator in climate zones?

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The equator is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and it generally experiences a tropical climate with little seasonal variation.