Seasons

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What is the shortest day of the year?

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Winter Solstice

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How many days are in one year?

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365 1/4 days

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

Which position shows the relative position of Earth's axis in Texas during summer?

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Position C

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What does the term 'equinox' mean?

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Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

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Summer Solstice

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What happens during the Autumnal Equinox?

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Day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is the significance of the Winter Solstice?

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It marks the shortest day and longest night of the year.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

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

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What is the main reason for the change of seasons?

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