Seasons

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What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the changing seasons.

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What is the Equator?

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

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What is a Solstice?

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A Solstice is marked by the longest or shortest day of the year.

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What does the Earth's tilt affect?

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The Earth's tilt affects the seasons.

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What happens during a Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day of the year.

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What happens during a Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.

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What is an Equinox?

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An Equinox occurs when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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How does the position of the Sun change during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Sun is low in the sky during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the effect of the Earth's revolution around the Sun?

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The Earth's revolution around the Sun, combined with its tilt, causes the seasons.

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What is Latitude?

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Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator.