Seasons

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How long does it take Earth to make one revolution around the sun?

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365 days

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What hemisphere do you live in if you are in the northern part of the Earth?

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Northern Hemisphere

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What does the Earth orbit around?

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The Sun

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What are the reasons for the seasons on Earth?

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Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun

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How long is a day on Earth?

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24 hours

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What is the tilt of the Earth that affects the seasons?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees

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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 equinox?

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A time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and autumn.

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What is the solstice?

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The longest or shortest day of the year, marking the start of summer or winter.

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How many seasons are there in a year?

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Four: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

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