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 Summer Solstice?

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The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the Autumnal Equinox?

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A day when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around September 22.

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What is the Vernal Equinox?

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A day when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around March 20.

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter?

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Southern Hemisphere.

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What happens to the Sun's position during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Sun is higher in the sky, resulting in longer days and more direct sunlight.

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What happens to the Sun's position during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Sun is lower in the sky, resulting in shorter days and less direct sunlight.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasonal temperatures?

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The tilt causes variations in sunlight intensity, leading to warmer summers and colder winters.