Earth's Seasons

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What is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21st, when the North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun.

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What hemisphere do you live in if you are in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is north of the equator.

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What season occurs at the Spring Equinox?

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The Spring Equinox marks the beginning of spring, occurring around March 21st, when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What happens to the Northern Hemisphere during summer?

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During summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight and longer days.

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What is the Fall Equinox?

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The Fall Equinox occurs around September 23rd, marking the beginning of autumn when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21st, when the North Pole is tilted farthest from the Sun.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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What is the significance of the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and it experiences nearly equal day and night throughout the year.

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What season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.