Seasons

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What is a season?

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A season is a division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and daylight hours, typically categorized into four main types: spring, summer, fall, and winter.

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter.

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What causes the seasons to change?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun cause the seasons to change.

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What is the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is 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 Southern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is south of the equator.

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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 season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during September, October, and November?

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Fall (Autumn).

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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 March, April, and May?

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Spring.

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Why is the Equator warmest?

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Because it receives the most direct sunlight throughout the year.