Seasons

Does changing the distance cause a change in the seasons?

Changing the distance between the Earth and the Sun would not change how we experience the seasons.

Location which experiences smallest changes in Sunlight

The equator experiences the smallest change in sunlight throughout the year-biggest changes the equinoxes.

What causes the Seasons?

The tilt of Earth's rotational axis with respect to the plane of Earth's orbit causes the seasons.

What determines the Seasonal Motion of Celestial Bodies?

Earth's orbit around the Sun determines the seasonal motion of celestial bodies.

What determines the Daily Motion of Celestial Bodies?

Earth's rotation on its axis determines the daily motion of celestial bodies.

What causes Seasons?

On Earth the seasons are primarily caused by the changing the "directness" of the sunlight over the course of a year, which is due in turn to the Earth's tilt. -A secondary effect is the amount of time the Sun spends above the horizon in different seasons.