The Seasons

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

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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.

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How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted?

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23.5 degrees.

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Which season has the longest day of the year?

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Summer.

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Which season has the shortest day of the year?

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Winter.

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What happens to daylight hours as you move from summer to winter?

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Daylight hours decrease.

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Why is the Equator warmer than other regions?

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It receives the most direct sunlight.

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What is the summer solstice?

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The day with the longest daylight hours, occurring around June 21.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The day with the shortest daylight hours, occurring around December 21.

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What is an equinox?

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

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