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 Summer Solstice?

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The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What happens during the Autumnal Equinox?

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Day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around September 22.

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What happens during the Vernal Equinox?

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Day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around March 20.

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter?

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Southern Hemisphere.

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

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Tilted towards the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight.

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

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Tilted away from the Sun, receiving less direct sunlight.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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They mark the change of seasons and equal day and night.