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    The four seasons - winter, spring, summer, and fall - are caused by changes in the amount of sunlight reaching the northern and southern hemispheres throughout the year. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, its axis remains pointed in the same direction, causing one hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight than the other at different times of the year. This results in opposite seasons for the two hemispheres, with summer occurring when one hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun and winter when it is tilted away. The exact dates that each season begins depends on the solstices and equinoxes. Regions near the Equator experience little seasonal change while areas farther from the Equator see more extreme variations in temperature and weather between the seasons

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    The four seasons - winter, spring, summer, and fall - are caused by changes in the amount of sunlight reaching the northern and southern hemispheres throughout the year. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, its axis remains pointed in the same direction, causing one hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight than the other at different times of the year. This results in opposite seasons for the two hemispheres, with summer occurring when one hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun and winter when it is tilted away. The exact dates that each season begins depends on the solstices and equinoxes. Regions near the Equator experience little seasonal change while areas farther from the Equator see more extreme variations in temperature and weather between the seasons

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    What is season, cause of season and how it begins.

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    The four seasons - winter, spring, summer, and fall - are caused by changes in the amount of sunlight reaching the northern and southern hemispheres throughout the year. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, its axis remains pointed in the same direction, causing one hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight than the other at different times of the year. This results in opposite seasons for the two hemispheres, with summer occurring when one hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun and winter when it is tilted away. The exact dates that each season begins depends on the solstices and equinoxes. Regions near the Equator experience little seasonal change while areas farther from the Equator see more extreme variations in temperature and weather between the seasons

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    The four seasons - winter, spring, summer, and fall - are caused by changes in the amount of sunlight reaching the northern and southern hemispheres throughout the year. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, its axis remains pointed in the same direction, causing one hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight than the other at different times of the year. This results in opposite seasons for the two hemispheres, with summer occurring when one hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun and winter when it is tilted away. The exact dates that each season begins depends on the solstices and equinoxes. Regions near the Equator experience little seasonal change while areas farther from the Equator see more extreme variations in temperature and weather between the seasons

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    Introduction

    As a year passes, regular changes occur in the weather. This cycle of weather
    changes is divided into four parts, known as seasons. The four seasons are winter,
    spring, summer, and autumn, or fall.

    What Causes the Seasons

    The seasons are related to the way sunlight falls on different parts of Earth in the
    course of a year. As Earth revolves around the Sun, the North Pole points to the
    same direction in space. For about six months of every year the North Pole is tilted
    toward the Sun. During this time, the Northern Hemisphere gets more direct
    sunlight than the Southern Hemisphere. The Northern Hemisphere also gets more
    hours of daylight. During the other six months the North Pole is tilted away from
    the Sun. The Southern Hemisphere then gets more direct sunlight and more hours
    of daylight.

    When the Northern Hemisphere is getting the most sunlight, it experiences its
    warmer seasons—spring and summer. At the same time, the Southern Hemisphere
    is getting the least sunlight, so it experiences its colder seasons—fall and winter.
    The seasons in the two hemispheres are always opposite.

    When then Seasons Begin?

    Summer begins on the summer solstice, which is the day with the most hours of
    daylight. This is June 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. It is December 21 or
    22 in the Southern Hemisphere. Winter begins on the winter solstice, which is the
    day with the fewest hours of daylight. In the Northern Hemisphere this is
    December 21 or 22. In the Southern Hemisphere it is June 21 or 22.

    Autumn begins on the autumnal equinox. This is September 22 or 23 in the


    Northern Hemisphere. It is March 20 or 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. Spring
    begins on the vernal equinox. In the Northern Hemisphere this is March 20 or 21.
    In the Southern Hemisphere it is September 22 or 23. On both equinoxes the hours
    of daylight are equal to the hours of darkness everywhere on Earth.
    Effects of the Seasons

    The changes in weather during each season depend on how close a region is to
    the Equator. Places at the Equator get a steady amount of direct sunlight
    throughout the year. For this reason there is little difference from one season to the
    next. There may be rainy or dry periods, but temperatures are generally warm year-
    round.

    The North and South poles are the farthest points from the Equator. Therefore
    temperatures stay cold throughout the year. During the winter it is dark even in the
    daytime. In the summer the Sun shines late at night. However, this “midnight Sun”
    is not strong enough to give the poles hot weather.

    Between the poles and the Equator, temperatures may vary greatly from one season
    to the next. During winter, the weather is generally cold and often snowy. Some
    animals hibernate, or sleep for a long time. Many birds have moved to warmer
    places. Some plants die, and others stop growing.

    When spring arrives, temperatures become warmer. Plants and trees produce new
    leaves and flowers. Birds return from their winter homes, and animals come out of
    hibernation.

    During the summer, temperatures reach their highest levels. There are more hours
    of daylight, and the Sun is more intense. This extra sunshine helps plants to grow.

    Temperatures fall again as autumn begins. Some trees and plants lose their leaves.
    Animals with fur grow thicker coats to keep themselves warm during the coming
    winter. Many birds travel to warmer places.

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