Seasons

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What is the longest day of the year?

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The longest day of the year is called the summer solstice.

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Which season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during the winter solstice?

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Winter occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during the winter solstice.

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Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice?

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Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice.

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

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When the area tilts away from the sun, it experiences winter.

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What does the term 'equinox' mean?

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The term equinox means equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

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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 causes the change of seasons?

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The change of seasons is caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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What is the shortest day of the year called?

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The shortest day of the year is called the winter solstice.

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During which season do the days start to get longer?

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Days start to get longer during spring.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the start of summer.