Exercise
Earth's Seasons and Tilted Axis
Discover how Earth's tilted axis and orbit around the Sun cause different seasons. Learn why weather and daylight change throughout the year.
Questions
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What causes the four seasons on Earth?
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What is the approximate tilt angle of Earth's axis?
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When a hemisphere is tilted TOWARD the Sun, what season does it experience?
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When a hemisphere is tilted AWAY from the Sun, what season does it experience?
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If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
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Why is summer warmer than winter?
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What imaginary line divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
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What is the day called when day and night are equal length all over Earth?
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What is the longest day of the year called?
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What is the shortest day of the year called?
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During which two seasons do equinoxes occur?
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Does Earth's tilt direction change as it orbits the Sun?