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?

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

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Which season has the longest daylight hours?

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Summer.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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

Front

What happens during the summer solstice?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year.

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What happens during the winter solstice?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day of the year.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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During equinoxes, day and night are approximately equal in length.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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24 hours.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.