Earth 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 Northern Hemisphere?

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The half of the Earth that is north of the equator.

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What is the Southern Hemisphere?

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The half of the Earth that is south of the equator.

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What happens to daylight during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Daylight hours are shorter during winter.

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What happens to daylight during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Daylight hours are longer during summer.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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When does the summer solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The summer solstice occurs around June 21st.

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When does the winter solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The winter solstice occurs around December 21st.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

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The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere.