Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during June?

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Summer.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during March?

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Spring.

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What is the significance of June 21 in relation to seasons?

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It is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

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What is the significance of December 21 in relation to seasons?

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It is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.

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What happens during the equinoxes?

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Day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during December?

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Summer.

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What season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during June?

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Winter.

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What is the main reason for the changing seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

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What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemisphere seasons?

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

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