Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

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What causes the seasons?

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

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What is the equinox?

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The time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the solstice?

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The time when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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Different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, causing seasons.

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

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Winter.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?

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They mark the boundaries of the tropics, where the Sun can be directly overhead at noon.

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How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

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Approximately 24 hours.

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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; revolution is the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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It is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21.