What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

The Earth experiences seasonal changes because its axis is tilted relative to the plane of its orbit around the sun. This means that different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight depending on the time of year, resulting in changes in climate and weather patterns.

When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, it experiences summer while the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter. Six months later, when the Earth has made half of its orbit around the sun, the situation is reversed, with the Northern Hemisphere experiencing winter and the Southern Hemisphere experiencing summer.

The changes in the amount and angle of sunlight that each hemisphere receives during the year also affect atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, which in turn influence weather and climate patterns. For example, during summer, warm air rises over landmasses and creates areas of low pressure, which can lead to the formation of storms and hurricanes.