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2. Are the Earth's seasons caused by the differences in the distance from the Sun throughout the year or the tilt of the Earth's axis? The tilt of the Earth's axis
3. What is the tilt of the Earth's axis (in degrees)? 23.45 degrees
4. During which season do the Sun's rays hit the Earth at the most direct angle? summer
5. During which season are the days the shortest? winter
6. What is the name of the shortest day of the year (and the beginning of winter)? winter solstice
7. What is the name of the longest day of the year (and the beginning of summer)? summer solstice
8. What is the name of a day in which the day and night are of equal duration? an equinox
9. How many times each year do we have days in which the day and night are of equal duration? 2 times
10. What are the names of each of these days? the vernal equinox and the autumnal equinox
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