Seasons

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What is a season?

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A season is a division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and daylight hours.

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How many seasons are there in a year?

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There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter.

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What causes the seasons?

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

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter?

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

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What happens to daylight hours during winter?

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Daylight hours are shorter during winter compared to other seasons.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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The longest day of the year is called the summer solstice.

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What is the shortest day of the year called?

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The shortest day of the year is called the winter solstice.

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Which two seasons have approximately equal daylight hours?

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Spring and Fall (autumn) have approximately equal daylight hours.

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What direction is the Earth's axis tilted during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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During summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the Earth's axis is tilted towards the sun.

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