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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What is the Northern Hemisphere?

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The half of Earth located north of the equator.

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What is the Southern Hemisphere?

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The half of Earth located south of the equator.

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is marked by the longest or shortest day of the year.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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The tilt causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What happens during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, resulting in longer days and warmer temperatures.

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What happens during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, resulting in shorter days and colder temperatures.

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What is the significance of the equator?

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The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.