Earth's Seasons

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What causes Earth's seasons?

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Earth's seasons are caused by the tilt of its axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis in degrees?

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23.5 degrees.

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

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Winter.

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What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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Approximately 365.25 days.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during December, January, and February?

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Winter.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during March, April, and May?

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Spring.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on the amount of sunlight received?

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The tilt affects the angle and intensity of sunlight, leading to different seasons.

Front

What happens to the length of days and nights during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Days are longer and nights are shorter.

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What happens to the length of days and nights during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Days are shorter and nights are longer.