Seasons

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What is the longest day of the year?

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The longest day of the year is called the summer solstice.

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What two moon phases have spring tides?

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The two moon phases that have spring tides are the Full Moon and New Moon.

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What does the term equinox mean?

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The term equinox means equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by gravity.

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Which moon phase is when you can't see the moon at all?

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The moon phase when you can't see the moon at all is called the New Moon.

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What is the shortest day of the year?

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The shortest day of the year is called the winter solstice.

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What are the two equinoxes in a year?

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The two equinoxes in a year are the spring equinox and the fall equinox.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides are higher high tides and lower low tides that occur during the Full Moon and New Moon, while neap tides are lower high tides and higher low tides that occur during the First Quarter and Third Quarter.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice marks the beginning of summer and is the day with the most daylight.