What causes Seasons?

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What causes seasons on Earth?

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

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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

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Which location experiences 12 hours of daylight throughout the entire year?

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Equator.

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How long does it take Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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365 1/4 days.

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

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Winter.

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What happens to the temperature when an area tilts towards the Sun?

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The temperature increases, leading to warmer weather.

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What is the equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

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Summer.

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What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

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Spring.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?

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They mark the furthest points north and south where the Sun can be directly overhead.