Seasons and Tides Review

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

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Fall occurs in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of Earth on its axis.

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Which season is represented in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 4?

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Fall.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth and sun are in line with the new or full moon.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the line between Earth and the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides are higher and occur during full and new moons, while neap tides are lower and occur during the first and third quarter moons.

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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, affecting the seasons.

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How does the Earth's revolution affect seasons?

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The Earth's revolution around the sun, combined with its axial tilt, causes the changing 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 a 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.