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How Earth's Tilt Causes Seasons - Cosmology & Astronomy - Khan Academy

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Overview

Explore a 21-minute video lecture that delves into the fascinating relationship between Earth's axial tilt and the occurrence of seasons. Learn how the planet's tilt affects the distribution of sunlight across its surface throughout the year, leading to the cyclical changes we experience as seasons. Gain insights into this fundamental astronomical concept, created by Sal Khan as part of Khan Academy's Cosmology & Astronomy series. Discover how this seemingly simple aspect of Earth's orientation in space has profound effects on climate, daylight hours, and the rhythm of life on our planet. Access this educational content for free, along with a wealth of related materials on Earth science, astronomy, and other subjects offered by Khan Academy.

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How earth's tilt causes seasons | Cosmology & Astronomy | Khan Academy


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