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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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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In which hemisphere is it summer when the Earth is in position A?

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In position A, the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer.

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What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

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June 21 and December 21 are both solstice dates.

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

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In Position 1, the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing winter.

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter.

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What causes the seasons to change?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the seasons to change.

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What is the shortest day of the year?

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

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When do the spring and fall equinoxes occur?

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The spring equinox occurs around March 21, and the fall equinox occurs around September 23.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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