Earth's Seasons

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What season occurs during the Spring Equinox?

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Spring Equinox is the season when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What does the term 'equinox' mean?

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The term 'equinox' comes from the Latin words 'aequus' (equal) and 'nox' (night), meaning equal night.

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Where on Earth is it mostly warm and consistently gets direct sunlight?

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The equator is the region that receives direct sunlight year-round, making it warm.

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What hemisphere experiences summer when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when tilted towards the Sun.

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At what angle is Earth's axis tilted?

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Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees.

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What is the significance of the Summer Solstice?

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The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What happens during the Winter Solstice?

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The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the difference between the Spring Equinox and the Fall Equinox?

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Both equinoxes have equal day and night, but the Spring Equinox marks the start of spring, while the Fall Equinox marks the start of autumn.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the Prime Meridian?

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The Prime Meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude, dividing the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.