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.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What season is it in the northern hemisphere when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

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Winter.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

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The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What happens during the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere?

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It is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21.

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What happens during the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere?

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It is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

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The equator experiences little variation in temperature and daylight throughout the year.

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What is the relationship between the Earth's orbit and the seasons?

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun, combined with its axial tilt, creates the seasonal changes.