Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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What causes the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

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What is the position of the Earth during Winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

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What is the position of the Earth during Summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located halfway between the North and South Poles.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect daylight hours?

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During summer, the tilt toward the Sun results in longer daylight hours.

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What is the significance of the solstices?

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Solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year, occurring in Summer and Winter.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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How does the Earth's revolution affect the seasons?

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As the Earth revolves around the Sun, different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight, causing seasons.

Front

What happens during Spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Days become longer, temperatures rise, and plants begin to grow as the Earth tilts toward the Sun.