Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

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What is the solstice?

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The solstice is the time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the start of summer or winter.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is the time when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What are hemispheres?

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Hemispheres are the two halves of the Earth, divided by the equator into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis 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 is the significance of the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is the point where the sun is directly overhead at noon during the equinoxes.

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What happens during the summer solstice?

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During the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year and the sun is at its highest point.

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What happens during the winter solstice?

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During the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day of the year and the sun is at its lowest point.

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What is the role of daylight saving time?

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Daylight saving time is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during warmer months to extend evening daylight.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.