Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

Front

What season is it in the northern hemisphere when the southern hemisphere is having winter?

Back

Summer.

Front

What season is the northern hemisphere having in position C?

Back

Fall.

Front

What season is the northern hemisphere having in position A?

Back

Spring.

Front

What season is it in Australia when it is summer in North Carolina?

Back

Winter.

Front

What causes different seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun.

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which Earth is tilted from vertical, approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the equator?

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

Front

What happens during the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere?

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It is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21.