Seasons

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What are the four seasons of the year?

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Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), Winter.

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What is the primary reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

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

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In which season does the summer solstice occur?

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Summer.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis in degrees?

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23.5 degrees.

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Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 1?

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Winter.

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Which season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during Position 1?

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Summer.

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What is the shortest day of the year called?

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Winter solstice.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasonal temperatures?

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It causes variations in sunlight intensity and duration, leading to warmer or cooler temperatures.

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What is the equinox, and how many occur each year?

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An equinox is when day and night are approximately equal in length; there are two equinoxes each year (spring and autumn).