Seasons: Why They Change (Part 4)

What You'll Learn

Earth revolves around the sun once every 365.25 days, creating a year. The tilt of Earth's axis (23.5 degrees) causes the seasons as different hemispheres receive more direct sunlight.

Key Words

orbit
rotation

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Earth revolves around the sun once every 365.25 days, creating a year. The tilt of Earth's axis (23.5 degrees) causes the seasons as different hemispheres receive more direct sunlight.

Step 2 — Do

Follow the procedure carefully, step by step.

Step 3 — Observe

Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.

Step 4 — Record

Create a data table to organize your measurements.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What causes the seasons?