The Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), 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 is the Earth's axis?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole around which the Earth rotates.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

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

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What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun?

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Summer.

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What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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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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Why is it warmer at the equator than at the poles?

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The equator receives more direct sunlight throughout the year.

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What happens during the spring equinox?

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Day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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