Seasons

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What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

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1 day.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun?

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Summer.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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What is the equinox?

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An equinox is a point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21, when the North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun.

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What happens during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21, when the North Pole is tilted farthest from the Sun.

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What is the significance of the vernal equinox?

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The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring around March 21.

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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.

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