Causes of Seasons

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What causes the seasons to change?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the seasons to change.

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What is the hottest season of the year?

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Summer is the hottest season of the year.

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What is the coldest season of the year?

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Winter is the coldest season of the year.

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What season occurs when the North Pole is tilted toward the sun?

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Summer occurs when the North Pole is tilted toward the sun.

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What is located at 0° latitude?

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The Equator is located at 0° latitude.

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Which season is opposite to summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter is opposite to summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What season do we experience in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What are the two solstices in a year?

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The two solstices are the Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice.

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What is the significance of the Equinoxes?

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Equinoxes mark the times of the year when day and night are of equal length.

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What happens to the sun's position in the sky during summer?

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The sun is higher in the sky during summer, resulting in longer days.