EARTH'S SEASONS

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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 season is characterized by the shortest days and longest nights?

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Winter.

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What season comes after winter?

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Spring.

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What happens to the temperature during summer?

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It generally increases, making it the warmest season.

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In which season do flowers typically bloom?

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Spring.

Front

What is the equinox?

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A time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the solstice?

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A time when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere is in winter?

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Southern Hemisphere.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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It affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received, leading to seasonal changes.