Seasons

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What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the changing seasons.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth's axis is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter

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What is the angle of sunlight that reaches the equator?

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90 degrees

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During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day?

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Summer

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What is the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during the spring equinox?

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The Earth's axis is neither tilted toward nor away from the Sun.

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What phenomenon causes the Sun to appear to rise in the east and set in the west?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the climate of the poles?

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The poles receive less direct sunlight, resulting in colder temperatures.

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What season is characterized by the blooming of flowers and warmer temperatures?

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Spring

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How does the angle of sunlight affect the temperature during different seasons?

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Lower angles of sunlight (like in winter) result in cooler temperatures, while higher angles (like in summer) result in warmer temperatures.

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What is the term for the position of the Earth in its orbit when day and night are of equal length?

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Equinox

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