Reason for the Seasons

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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 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 an equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is a time 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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When does summer begin in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer begins around June 21st.

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When does winter begin in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter begins around December 21st.

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What season is opposite to winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer is opposite to winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What happens to the length of days during summer?

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Days are longer during summer due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What happens to the length of days during winter?

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Days are shorter during winter due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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Which season is characterized by blooming flowers?

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Spring is characterized by blooming flowers.