Seasons

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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 cause the seasons.

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What is the position of the Earth during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun.

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What season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer.

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Why does the equator have a consistent temperature year-round?

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The equator always receives direct sunlight.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on sunlight distribution?

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The tilt causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to different temperatures and seasons.

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What are the four main seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), and Winter.

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How does the length of day change with the seasons?

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Days are longer in summer and shorter in winter.

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What is the significance of the solstices?

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Solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year, indicating the start of summer and winter.

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What is an equinox?

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

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How do the seasons differ in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

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