Latitude and Solar Angle Period 5

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it experiences winter.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is located at 0 degrees latitude.

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Is latitude measured in degrees north or south of the equator?

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Latitude is measured in degrees north or south of the equator.

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What is the latitude of the North Pole?

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The latitude of the North Pole is 90 degrees North.

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What is the latitude of the South Pole?

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The latitude of the South Pole is 90 degrees South.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer?

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The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5 degrees North latitude and marks the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?

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The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23.5 degrees South latitude and marks the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect solar angles?

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The tilt of the Earth affects solar angles by changing the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes throughout the year.

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What is the solar angle?

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The solar angle is the angle at which sunlight strikes the Earth's surface, affecting temperature and climate.

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What happens to solar angles during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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During summer, the solar angle is higher, resulting in more direct sunlight and warmer temperatures.