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 seasons on Earth?

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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 tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is the Summer Solstice?

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The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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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 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What happens during the Spring Equinox?

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During the Spring Equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around March 21.

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What happens during the Fall Equinox?

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During the Fall Equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around September 23.

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How do seasons differ between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

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What is the significance of the Earth's rotation?

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The Earth's rotation causes day and night, but it does not directly cause seasons.

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What is the relationship between the Sun's position and seasons?

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The angle at which sunlight hits the Earth changes with the seasons, affecting temperature and daylight.