Seasons

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What is the next season in the Northern Hemisphere after spring?

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Summer

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What would happen to seasons if Earth's axis were straight up and down?

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There would be no seasons.

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What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

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Winter

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How many days are there in one year?

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365 1/4 days

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If it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Fall

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What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

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During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day?

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Summer.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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They mark the beginning of spring and fall when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is the significance of the solstices?

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They mark the beginning of summer and winter, with the longest and shortest days of the year.

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