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 equinox?

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An equinox is a point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and autumn.

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What is the solstice?

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A solstice is an event that occurs twice a year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect daylight hours?

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The tilt of the Earth causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to longer daylight hours in summer and shorter hours in winter.

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What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere during June?

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Summer, as the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?

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These are the latitudes where the Sun is directly overhead at noon during the summer and winter solstices, respectively.

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What happens to daylight hours during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Daylight hours decrease, leading to shorter days and longer nights.

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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, results in the changing seasons throughout the year.

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What is the primary reason for the variation in climate between the equator and the poles?

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The angle of sunlight and the amount of solar energy received varies significantly between the equator and the poles.

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What is the role of the Sun in the seasons?

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The Sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and seasonal changes on Earth.

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