Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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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.

Front

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

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun.

Front

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

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

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Summer solstice.

Front

What is the shortest day of the year called?

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Winter solstice.

Front

What are equinoxes?

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Days when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

Front

When does the summer solstice occur?

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Around June 21.

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When does the winter solstice occur?

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Around December 21.

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What happens during the spring equinox?

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Day and night are approximately equal, marking the start of spring.