The True Cause of Earth's Seasons

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Which of the following is the primary cause of the seasons on Earth?

Earth's tilted axis

Why do summers tend to be warmer than winters?

The tilt of Earth's axis

If Earth's distance from the sun was the main cause of seasons, what would be the expected pattern of seasons in the Northern and Southern hemispheres?

They would have the same seasons at the same time

Which part of Earth is least likely to be affected by the tilt of Earth's axis when it comes to seasons?

Equator

What was the common misconception about the cause of seasons before the understanding of Earth's tilted axis?

The sun's distance from Earth

True or false: The seasons change because of Earth's distance from the sun.

False

True or false: If Earth's distance from the sun was the main cause of seasons, the Northern and Southern hemispheres would have the same seasons at the same time.

True

True or false: The tilt of Earth's axis is the primary cause of the seasons.

True

True or false: Sometimes the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun while the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

False

True or false: Earth's distance from the sun does change, but it is not the reason for the seasons.

True

Test your knowledge about the true cause of Earth's seasons with this quiz! Learn why the misconception about Earth's distance from the sun is debunked and discover the evidence supporting the role of Earth's tilted axis.

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