What causes the seasons?

What causes the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons.
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What is the Earth's axial tilt?
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The Earth's axial tilt is approximately 23.5 degrees from vertical.
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How does the axial tilt affect sunlight distribution?
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The axial tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.
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What is the significance of the summer solstice?
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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring when one hemisphere is tilted closest to the sun.
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What is the significance of the winter solstice?
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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring when one hemisphere is tilted farthest from the sun.
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What are equinoxes?
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Equinoxes are the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.
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How does the Earth's orbit affect the seasons?
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The Earth's orbit around the sun, combined with its axial tilt, leads to the changing seasons.
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