Seasons

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What is a season?

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A season is a division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and daylight hours.

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How many seasons are there in a year?

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There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter.

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Which season has the longest daylight hours?

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Summer has the longest daylight hours.

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Which season has the shortest daylight hours?

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Winter has the shortest daylight hours.

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What causes the seasons?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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

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During summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

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

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During winter, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?

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It takes approximately 365.25 days for the Earth to revolve once around the sun.

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What happens to daylight hours during spring?

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Daylight hours increase during spring as the Earth tilts toward the sun.

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What happens to daylight hours during fall?

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Daylight hours decrease during fall as the Earth begins to tilt away from the sun.