Earth's Seasons

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What causes Earth's seasons?

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Earth's seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis is approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is spring in the Southern Hemisphere?

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It is fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter.

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How does the position of the Earth affect the seasons?

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The position of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun determines the angle of sunlight and the length of days, affecting the seasons.

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What is the equinox?

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

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What is the solstice?

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A solstice is a time when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere during the June solstice?

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It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere during the December solstice?

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It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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