What is located at 0° latitude?
Causes of Seasons

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Equator: The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the degree of Earth's tilt of axis?
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23.5°: Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees, which affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which angle of sunlight hitting Earth's surface would produce the most intense sunlight?
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90°: When sunlight hits the Earth at a 90-degree angle, it is most direct and intense, leading to warmer temperatures.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the season in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is pointed toward the sun?
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Summer: In the Northern Hemisphere, summer occurs when the North Pole is tilted toward the sun, resulting in longer days and warmer temperatures.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which location experiences 24 hours of daylight during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere?
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South Pole: The South Pole experiences 24 hours of daylight during the summer months due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Tropic of Cancer?
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Tropic of Cancer: The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5° North latitude and marks the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Tropic of Capricorn?
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Tropic of Capricorn: The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23.5° South latitude and marks the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.
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