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What are the two hemispheres of the Earth?

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Northern and Southern.

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What season comes after spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer.

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What does the term 'equinox' mean?

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Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

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In summer, is the Earth's axis pointed toward or away from the sun?

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Toward.

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What is the term for an object orbiting another object?

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Revolution.

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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 orbit around the sun.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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Summer Solstice.

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What is the shortest day of the year called?

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Winter Solstice.

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During which season do leaves typically change color and fall?

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Fall (Autumn).

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