Earth's Seasons

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What is the Fall (Autumn) Equinox?

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The Fall (Autumn) Equinox is the point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What season occurs when point #1 is experiencing Spring?

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When point #1 is experiencing Spring, point #3 is experiencing Fall.

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What is the Spring Equinox?

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The Spring Equinox is the point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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Earth's revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun, which takes approximately 365 days to complete.

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What is Earth's Axis?

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Earth's Axis is the imaginary vertical line that runs through the equator, starting from the North Pole and extending through the South Pole.

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What is the Summer Solstice?

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The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky, marking the start of summer.

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring when the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky, marking the start of winter.

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What happens during the Spring Equinox?

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During the Spring Equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths.

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How does Earth's tilt affect seasons?

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Earth's tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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The equinoxes mark the transition between seasons, with equal day and night lengths, occurring in spring and fall.