Seasons

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What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

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

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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In which season do flowers typically bloom?

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Spring.

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What season is characterized by cold weather and snow in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter.

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What happens to the days during summer?

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Days are longer and nights are shorter.

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What is the equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What season follows winter?

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Spring.

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What is the main characteristic of fall?

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Leaves change color and fall from trees.

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How does the Earth's tilt affect the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter.

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