Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

Which season is characterized by the longest days and shortest nights in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer.

Front

What happens to the Earth's tilt during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

Front

What is the equinox?

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A point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

What is the solstice?

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The time when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect temperature?

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The tilt affects the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth, influencing temperature and climate.

Front

What is the significance of Position 3 in relation to the seasons?

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It represents the position of Earth during the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter?

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The Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's distance from the Sun and the seasons?

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The distance does not significantly affect seasons; the tilt of the Earth is the primary factor.