What causes the seasons on Earth?
Seasons

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.
2.
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What is the position of the Earth during the Northern Hemisphere's spring?
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Position 3.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why does Antarctica experience six months of darkness in winter?
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Due to the tilt of the Earth, the Sun does not rise above the horizon for six months.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why are summer days hotter than winter days?
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Because the Northern axis is tilted toward the Sun during summer.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the position of the Earth during summer in the Southern Hemisphere?
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Position 2.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?
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It determines the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasonal changes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does Earth's rotation affect day and night?
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The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes different parts of the Earth to face the Sun or be in shadow, creating day and night.
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