Seasons

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What is a season?

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A season is a division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and daylight, typically categorized into four main types: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

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What causes seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun, leading to varying angles of sunlight and daylight hours throughout the year.

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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, when the Sun is at its highest point.

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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, when the Sun is at its lowest point.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring (around March 21) and autumn (around September 23).

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What happens during the vernal equinox?

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During the vernal equinox, spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere, and day and night are of equal length.

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What happens during the autumnal equinox?

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During the autumnal equinox, fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere, and day and night are of equal length.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth (about 23.5 degrees) causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere during December?

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Winter is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere during December.

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What season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere during June?

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Winter is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere during June.