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 on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The angle at which the Earth's axis is tilted from vertical, approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is revolution in terms of Earth?

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The movement of the Earth around the Sun, taking about 365 days to complete.

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What is rotation in terms of Earth?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis, taking about 24 hours to complete.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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Different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasonal changes.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer?

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Winter occurs in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What is the equinox?

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A time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the solstice?

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The time when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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It is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21.