Seasons, Moon Phases, Tides

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the moon is at the first or third quarter phase, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A tide that occurs during the full moon and new moon phases, resulting in the greatest difference between high and low tides.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect daylight hours?

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When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, it experiences longer daylight hours.

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What phase of the moon occurs during a full moon?

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The moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

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What is the significance of the equinox?

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It is the time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What happens to the temperature during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Temperatures generally drop due to the tilt of the Earth away from the Sun.

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What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during summer?

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