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What are the factors that contribute to the occurrence of seasons?
What are the factors that contribute to the occurrence of seasons?
The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.
Explain the difference between the summer and winter solstices.
Explain the difference between the summer and winter solstices.
The summer solstice is when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the Sun, resulting in the longest day of the year. The winter solstice is when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest from the Sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.
How do the equinoxes differ from the solstices?
How do the equinoxes differ from the solstices?
The equinoxes occur when the day and night are approximately equal in length all over the world, marking the beginning of spring and autumn. The solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year.
What are the primary effects of the Earth's axial tilt on climate and weather?
What are the primary effects of the Earth's axial tilt on climate and weather?
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