Seasons and Tides Review

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What direction is the Earth's axis pointed during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Away from the sun.

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What season is the Northern Hemisphere in when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winter.

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What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned?

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Spring tide.

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What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle?

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Neap tide.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere at position D if it is summer?

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Summer.

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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.

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What is a spring tide?

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A tide that occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are in alignment, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A tide that occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

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

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What is the relationship between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres regarding seasons?

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.