Seasons

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What is a season?

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A season is a division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and daylight hours, typically categorized into four main types: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation?

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24 hours.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution around the sun?

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365 days.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the seasons, leading to varying sunlight and temperature.

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What season is the southern hemisphere experiencing when the northern hemisphere is experiencing summer?

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Winter.

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During which equinox is day and night approximately equal in length?

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Both the spring (vernal) and autumn (fall) equinoxes.

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What is the significance of the solstices?

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Solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year, occurring in summer and winter respectively.

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What happens during a summer solstice in the northern hemisphere?

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The northern hemisphere experiences the longest day and shortest night of the year.

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What happens during a winter solstice in the northern hemisphere?

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The northern hemisphere experiences the shortest day and longest night of the year.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and autumn.

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