Seasons

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What season occurs when the hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter

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Front

Which position shows spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Position 2

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True or False: The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are always in opposite seasons.

Back

True

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Why are countries near the equator warm all year round?

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They receive direct sunlight and get about 12 hours of sunlight per day no matter what time of year.

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Front

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Spring

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Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the 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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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

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It determines the angle and intensity of sunlight received in different regions.

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What is the equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the solstice?

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The longest or shortest day of the year, marking the start of summer or winter.

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