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What causes the Earth's seasons?

The Earth's rotation on its axis

The Earth's distance from the Sun

The Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits the Sun (correct)

The Earth's magnetic field

What causes the Earth's seasons?

The Earth's rotation on its axis

The Earth's distance from the Sun

The Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits the Sun (correct)

The Earth's gravitational pull on the Sun

What causes seasons on Earth?

The Moon's orbit around Earth

The Earth's rotation around its own axis

The Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits the Sun (correct)

The Sun's rotation around the Milky Way

Why does one hemisphere receive more direct sunlight than the other?

Due to the Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the hemisphere that is tilted towards the Sun during summer?

It experiences warmer temperatures and longer days Signup and view all the answers

Which hemisphere receives more direct sunlight during summer?

Northern Hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

During which season does a hemisphere receive less direct sunlight?

Winter Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the hemisphere that is tilted away from the Sun during winter?

It experiences cooler temperatures and shorter days Signup and view all the answers

When does summer occur?

When a hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What happens during winter?

A hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What happens during spring and autumn?

The Earth's orbit causes the hemisphere to receive about the same amount of direct sunlight Signup and view all the answers

How does the angle of the Sun's light affect the temperature?

Direct sunlight causes warmer temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What causes spring and autumn?

The Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits the Sun Signup and view all the answers

How does the angle of the Sun's light affect the temperature?

Direct sunlight causes warmer temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the center of the solar system?

The Sun Signup and view all the answers

What affects the temperature in a given month?

The amount of direct sunlight Signup and view all the answers

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

365 days Signup and view all the answers

How does the angle of the Sun's light affect temperature?

Direct sunlight causes warmer temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of the yearly pattern of seasons?

The combination of Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of the yearly pattern of seasons?

The Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of the yearly pattern of seasons?

The combination of Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Seasons are caused by the Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits the Sun.
The Earth's tilt causes one hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight than the other.
Summer occurs when a hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, resulting in warmer temperatures and longer days.
Winter occurs when a hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, resulting in cooler temperatures and shorter days.
Spring and autumn occur when the Earth's orbit causes the hemisphere to receive about the same amount of direct sunlight.
The angle of the Sun's light affects the temperature, with direct sunlight causing warmer temperatures and indirect sunlight causing cooler temperatures.
The amount of direct sunlight affects the temperature in a given month.
The Sun is the center of the solar system and Earth revolves around it once every 365 days.
Earth's tilt on its axis is an invisible line around which the planet spins.
The yearly pattern of seasons is a result of the combination of Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun.