Earth's Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

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What is Earth's Axis?

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An imaginary vertical line that runs through the North and South poles.

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When does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer?

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When it is tilted toward the Sun.

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When does the Northern Hemisphere experience winter?

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When it is tilted away from the Sun.

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What happens during the equinox?

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Day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is the summer solstice?

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The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect sunlight?

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Direct sunlight is concentrated and warmer, while indirect sunlight is spread out and cooler.

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What is the significance of the equator?

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It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.