Earth's seasons

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What is the earth's tilt in degrees?

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23.5 degrees

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What is the name of the first day of summer?

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Summer solstice

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What is the name of the first day of winter?

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Winter solstice

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What is the name of the first day of fall?

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Autumnal equinox

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Name the season with the longest day.

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Summer solstice

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the equinox?

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A day when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the solstice?

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The time when the Sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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When does the vernal equinox occur?

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Around March 20 or 21.

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When does the autumnal equinox occur?

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Around September 22 or 23.