Seasons, Tides, Day and Night

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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What is the position of the Earth during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

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What is the position of the Earth during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is an event that occurs when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is an event that occurs when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning in terms of the moon?

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Waxing refers to the moon appearing to grow larger, while waning refers to the moon appearing to get smaller.

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What is the gravitational effect of the moon on Earth?

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The moon's gravity causes tides in Earth's oceans.

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What are tides?

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun.

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How often do high and low tides occur?

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High and low tides typically occur twice a day.