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What causes seasons?

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What causes seasons?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis in relation to its orbit around the sun. Here's a step-by-step explanation:

  1. The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the sun. This tilt is what causes the change in seasons.

  2. As the Earth orbits the sun, the tilt of the Earth's axis means that at different times of the year, different parts of the Earth receive different amounts of sunlight.

  3. During summer, the part of the Earth experiencing summer is tilted towards the sun. This means it receives more direct sunlight and for a longer period of time each day, causing temperatures to rise.

  4. During winter, the part of the Earth experiencing winter is tilted away from the sun. This means it receives less direct sunlight and for a shorter period of time each day, causing temperatures to drop.

  5. In between summer and winter, during spring and autumn, the Earth is not tilted towards or away from the sun. This means that the amount of sunlight is evenly distributed, leading to moderate temperatures.

  6. This cycle repeats every year as the Earth continues its orbit around the sun, leading to the changing seasons.

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