Seasons, Moon Phases, Tides

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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What causes the seasons?

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

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What is a full moon?

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A phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the Sun, occurring approximately once a month.

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What is a new moon?

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A phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth, occurring approximately once a month.

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What is a neap tide?

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A tide that occurs when the moon is in its first or third quarter, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

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What is a spring tide?

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A tide that occurs during the full moon and new moon phases, resulting in the greatest difference between high and low tides.

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How does the position of the Earth affect seasons?

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Different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, causing seasonal changes.

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What is the relationship between the moon phases and tides?

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The gravitational pull of the moon affects the tides, with higher tides occurring during full and new moons.

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What is the Northern Hemisphere?

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The half of the Earth that is north of the equator.

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What is the Southern Hemisphere?

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The half of the Earth that is south of the equator.