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 on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the Summer Solstice?

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The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the equinox?

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A point in time when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in March and September.

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What is revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

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The movement of the Earth around the Sun, taking approximately 365 days to complete.

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What is rotation in terms of Earth's movement?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis, taking approximately 24 hours to complete.

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter?

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Southern Hemisphere.

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What is the significance of the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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It affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasonal changes.

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What happens during the Spring Equinox?

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Day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.