Seasons

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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Earth's axis is tilted, which affects the seasons.

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The North Pole is tilted closest to the sun.

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What does equinox mean?

Back

Equal day, equal night.

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What is an equinox?

Back

This is the time in the year that is halfway between the solstices.

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Which season has the shortest amount of daylight?

Back

Winter.

Front

What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

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What causes the seasons?

Back

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

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When does the winter solstice occur?

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Around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the summer solstice?

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The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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They mark the beginning of spring and fall.