Seasons

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a phenomenon that occurs when the Earth's axis is perpendicular to the sun's rays, resulting in equal day and night lengths.

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Is the Earth's axis tilted?

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True, the Earth's axis is tilted.

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What causes the day and night cycle on Earth?

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The day and night cycle on Earth lasts 24 hours and is caused by Earth's rotation.

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Which season has the shortest amount of daylight?

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Winter has the shortest amount of daylight.

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When does the winter solstice occur?

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The winter solstice happens on December 21st.

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is an event that occurs when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

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What season comes after winter?

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Spring comes after winter.

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What happens during a summer solstice?

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During a summer solstice, the day has the longest daylight hours of the year.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes mark the change of seasons and occur twice a year, in spring and fall.

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