Seasons

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What happens during the Summer Solstice?

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Most direct sunlight.

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What happens during the Winter Solstice?

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Shortest day.

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What Seasons is position A in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer.

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What Seasons is position B in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Fall.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The revolution around the Sun and the tilt on the Earth's axis.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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An angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is the equinox?

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A time when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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When does the Spring Equinox occur?

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Around March 20 or 21.

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When does the Fall Equinox occur?

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Around September 22 or 23.

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What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during the Summer Solstice?

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Northern Hemisphere experiences summer while Southern Hemisphere experiences winter.