General Knowledge
Why Do We Have Seasons?
Why do we experience spring, summer, fall and winter?
The short answer
Earth travels around the Sun while its axis is tilted.
Let’s explore
- Earth travels around the Sun while its axis is tilted.
- As Earth moves around the Sun, different parts of the planet receive different amounts and angles of sunlight during the year.
- That helps create our seasons: spring, summer, autumn/fall and winter.
Quick Quiz
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- Can you explain one key fact in your own words?
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How is Earth’s connected global ocean commonly named?
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