Reasons for the Seasons

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What is the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 4?

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Fall.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position A?

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Summer.

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position A?

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Winter.

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What season does Australia experience when it is Winter in Arizona?

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Summer.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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What is the vernal equinox?

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The vernal equinox is the point in spring when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice is 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 winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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How do the seasons differ between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

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