Seasons

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What is an Equinox?

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An Equinox is a time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring twice a year.

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What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience when the Northern Hemisphere is in summer?

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The Southern Hemisphere experiences winter when the Northern Hemisphere is in summer.

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How many degrees is the Earth tilted on its axis?

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The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees on its axis.

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Which hemisphere do we live in?

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We live in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is a Solstice?

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A Solstice is a time of year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter.

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What causes the seasons?

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The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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What is the difference between summer and winter solstice?

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The summer solstice has the longest day of the year, while the winter solstice has the shortest day of the year.

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What happens during the spring equinox?

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During the spring equinox, day and night are of equal length, and it marks the beginning of spring.

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What is the significance of the tilt of the Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasonal changes.

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