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Why does Earth have seasons?

Axial tilt changes sunlight angle and day length through the orbit.

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Output
Opposite seasonal cycles in the northern and southern hemispheres
Input
Earth orbiting the Sun with its axis tilted about 23.5 degrees
Relationship

What connects the input and output?

Each hemisphere alternately tilts toward and away from the Sun, changing both solar intensity and hours of daylight.

Sources

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  1. spaceplace.nasa.gov: Why does Earth have seasons?spaceplace.nasa.govUS-PUBLIC-DOMAIN

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