Reason for Seasons

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.

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What is the Northern Hemisphere?

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The half of the Earth that is north of the equator.

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What is the Southern Hemisphere?

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The half of the Earth that is south of the equator.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during December, January, and February?

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Winter.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during June, July, and August?

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Summer.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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How does Earth's tilt affect the temperature during summer?

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Earth's tilt allows for more direct sunlight, making it warmer.

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If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winter.

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What is the significance of the solstices?

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Solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year, indicating the start of summer and winter.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.