Imagine Earth is like a spinning top that also goes on a yearly trip around the Sun. When one part of Earth tilts toward the Sun, it gets more sunlight and becomes summer. When that same part tilts away from the Sun, it gets less sunlight and becomes winter.
Why It Works
The tilt of Earth is like a magic angle, it changes how much each part of Earth gets to enjoy the Sun’s warmth all year round.
Examples
- When Earth tilts toward the Sun, it’s summer; when it tilts away, it’s winter.
- If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is when your part of the world faces the Sun.
- Imagine standing on a tilted spinning top, depending on where you are, you get more or less light.
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See also
- What Causes the ‘Change’ of Seasons?
- What Causes a ‘Day’ and How Is It Different from a ‘Year’?
- What Causes the Seasons?
- What Causes the Seasons on Earth?
- What Causes the Seasons on Earth?
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