Seasons and Tides

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a tidal bulge?

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A tidal bulge is the rise in sea level on the side of Earth facing the moon and the opposite side due to gravitational forces.

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How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted?

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The Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees off center.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are winter, spring, summer, and fall.

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What happens to the seasons as the Earth orbits the sun?

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As the Earth orbits the sun, different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight, causing the seasons to change.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is the difference between spring and fall?

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Spring is characterized by warming temperatures and blooming plants, while fall is marked by cooling temperatures and leaves changing color.

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