Seasons

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What direction does the Earth rotate?

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Counter-clockwise.

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What letters represent Summer in the northern and southern hemisphere?

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CE.

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How long does one rotation of Earth take?

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A day.

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What is special about the length of day on the spring equinox?

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The length of day and night are equal.

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What are the four seasons in order?

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

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What causes the seasons?

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

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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Summer Solstice.

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What is the shortest day of the year called?

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Winter Solstice.

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What happens during the autumn equinox?

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Day and night are approximately equal in length.

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How many seasons are there in a year?

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Four.

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