Seasons

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What is the longest day of the year?

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The longest day of the year is known as the summer solstice.

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Which hemisphere do we live in?

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We live in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the opposite of fall?

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The opposite of fall is spring.

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What happens to daylight hours during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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During the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere has the fewest hours of daylight.

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What season is the Northern Hemisphere in during the summer solstice?

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The Northern Hemisphere is in summer during the summer solstice.

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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 causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.

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When does the spring equinox occur?

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The spring equinox occurs around March 20 or 21.

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When does the fall equinox occur?

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The fall equinox occurs around September 22 or 23.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 or 22.