Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

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What causes the seasons to change?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

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What is the position of the Earth during Winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

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What is the position of the Earth during Summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

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What happens to daylight hours during Winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Days are shorter and nights are longer.

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What happens to daylight hours during Summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Days are longer and nights are shorter.

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What is the equinox?

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A time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in Spring and Fall.

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What is the solstice?

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The longest and shortest days of the year, occurring in Summer and Winter.

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How does the Southern Hemisphere experience seasons compared to the Northern Hemisphere?

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When it is Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is Winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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It affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received, leading to seasonal changes.