Understanding seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

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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 season is it when the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?

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Summer.

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What season is it when the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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What happens during spring?

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Plants start to grow, and temperatures begin to warm up.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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What season comes after summer?

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Fall.

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What is the position of the Earth during winter in the northern hemisphere?

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The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

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What is the position of the Earth during spring in the northern hemisphere?

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The northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, but not as much as in summer.

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