Seasons and Day/ Night

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), Winter.

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What causes the change of seasons?

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

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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Which season is known for the longest daylight hours?

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Summer.

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What is the main reason we have day and night?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a celestial object made of ice, gas, rock, and dust that orbits the Sun.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star (like the Sun), while a moon orbits a planet.

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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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What happens during the winter solstice?

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It is the shortest day of the year, marking the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.