Day and Night/Seasons

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What is the longest day of the year?

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The longest day of the year is called the summer solstice.

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What causes the Northern Hemisphere to experience summer?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when it is tilted toward the Sun.

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How many days does it take for Earth to rotate around the Sun?

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It takes Earth 365 days to rotate around the Sun.

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What is the shortest day of the year?

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The shortest day of the year is called the winter solstice.

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Why do temperatures change over the months?

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Temperatures change over the months because Earth is tilted on its axis.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What are equinoxes?

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

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When do the spring and fall equinoxes occur?

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The spring equinox occurs around March 21, and the fall equinox occurs around September 23.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice marks the beginning of summer and has the longest daylight hours.

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What is the significance of the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice marks the beginning of winter and has the shortest daylight hours.