Seasons

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What season is letter A in the northern hemisphere?

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Summer

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If it is spring in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?

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Fall

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What is the imaginary line that runs through the Earth?

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Axis

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What describes the tilt of the Earth when it is summer in the Southern hemisphere?

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The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

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What does the Earth's tilt cause?

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The seasons.

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What are the four main seasons experienced on Earth?

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the length of days and nights?

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The tilt causes variations in day length throughout the year.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

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The equator experiences little variation in seasons compared to higher latitudes.

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What is solstice?

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A solstice is an event that occurs when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is an event that occurs when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in spring and fall.

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