Earth's Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere during December?

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Winter.

Front

What is the Spring Equinox?

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The time in March when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Front

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

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The longest day of the year occurs, marking the start of summer.

Front

What is the Winter Solstice?

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The shortest day of the year occurs, marking the start of winter.

Front

In which month does the Summer Solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

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June.

Front

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres regarding seasons?

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

Front

What is the position of the Earth during the Fall Equinox?

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The Earth is positioned so that the Sun is directly above the equator.

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What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

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It affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasonal changes.