Seasons

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How long does each of the four seasons last?

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Each season lasts about three months.

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Why are the north and south poles always cold?

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They receive the most indirect light from the sun.

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Why do globes lean sideways?

Back

To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

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If it is winter in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

Back

It is summer in the southern hemisphere.

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In winter, is the axis of the earth pointed toward or away from the sun?

Back

The axis is pointed away from the sun.

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What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

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What causes the change of seasons?

Back

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

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What season comes after spring?

Back

Summer.

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What is the warmest season of the year?

Back

Summer.

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What happens to the days during winter?

Back

Days are shorter and nights are longer.

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