Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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Which season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during December, January, and February?

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Summer.

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Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during March, April, and May?

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Spring.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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23.5 degrees.

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Where is the equator located?

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Halfway between the North and South Poles.

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Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during September, October, and November?

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Fall.

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What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

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

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What season is opposite to summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter.

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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 happens during the solstices?

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They mark the longest and shortest days of the year.

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