When one of the earth's poles is at its extreme tilt towards (or away) from the sun, this is called a ______________.
5th g Week December 23 Equinox and Solstice

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solstice
2.
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How many seasons are there in a year?
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4
3.
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When the North pole is tilted toward the sun, which area will have the most hours of daylight?
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The Arctic Circle
4.
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There are ______ equinoxes and __________ solstices.
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2 equinoxes and 2 solstices.
5.
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During which season would we experience the longest daytime period of the year? Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer
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Summer
6.
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What is a characteristic of an equinox?
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When we have equal length of day and night
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Why is summer warmer than winter?
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The hemisphere experiencing summer is tilted more directly toward the sun.
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