Understanding Seasons and Earth's Tilt

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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 tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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

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

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What is the season in the Southern Hemisphere when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter?

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The Southern Hemisphere experiences summer during the Northern Hemisphere's winter.

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What is the position of the Earth during the Northern Hemisphere's summer?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

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What is the position of the Earth during the Northern Hemisphere's winter?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

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What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience when the Northern Hemisphere is in spring?

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The Southern Hemisphere experiences fall.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes occur when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of spring and autumn.

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the Sun.

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What happens during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest from the Sun.