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?

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

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

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Winter.

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What is the summer solstice?

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The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is an equinox?

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

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What happens during the vernal equinox?

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Spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere, around March 21.

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What happens during the autumnal equinox?

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Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere, around September 23.

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How does Earth's rotation affect the length of a day?

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If Earth's rotation increases, the length of a day would be shorter.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.