What causes the seasons?
Seasons

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.
2.
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What is the duration of one complete revolution of the Earth around the Sun?
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365.25 days.
3.
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How many seasons do we experience in a year?
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Four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted toward the Sun?
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Summer.
5.
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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted away from the Sun?
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Winter.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the amount of sunlight affect the seasons?
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More sunlight leads to warmer temperatures and summer, while less sunlight leads to cooler temperatures and winter.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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