Reason for the Seasons

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What is the movement of Earth that causes day and night?

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Rotation

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On which day do we receive the most daylight in the northern hemisphere?

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June 21

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What latitude does the Sun shine most directly on the Winter Solstice in the southern hemisphere?

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Tropic of Capricorn

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What causes the seasons to change?

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Earth's tilt in relation to the sun.

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Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 2?

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Spring

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What is the term for the path Earth takes around the Sun?

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Revolution

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What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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They mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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What happens during the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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It is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21.

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