Seasons ET

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

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It is winter.

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In spring/summer, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

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Neither away or toward.

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What is the term for equal amounts of daylight and night?

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Equinox.

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Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter.

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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.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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Summer Solstice.

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What is the shortest day of the year called?

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Winter Solstice.

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During which season do the days start to get longer?

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Spring.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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They mark the beginning of spring and fall.

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What happens to the sun's position in the sky during summer?

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It is higher in the sky, resulting in longer days.

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