S6E2 Seasons Equinoxes Solstices

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What are equinoxes and solstices?

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Equinoxes and solstices are astronomical events that mark the beginning of each season. Equinoxes occur when day and night are of equal length, while solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year.

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When does the summer solstice occur?

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The summer solstice occurs in June.

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What happens during the December solstice?

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During the December solstice, the sun shines directly on the Southern Hemisphere and indirectly on the Northern Hemisphere, marking the start of summer in the Southern Hemisphere and winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the term for Earth orbiting around the sun?

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The term for Earth orbiting around the sun is 'revolution'.

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What is the term for Earth's spin on its axis?

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The term for Earth's spin on its axis is 'rotation'.

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How many seasons are there in a year?

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There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.

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What is the significance of the March equinox?

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The March equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What is the significance of the September equinox?

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The September equinox marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun, which affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to Earth spinning on its axis, while revolution refers to Earth orbiting around the sun.