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Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Seasons in Different Places?

Earth is tilted, and as it moves around the Sun, different parts of the planet get more sunlight. When a place gets more sunlight, it's summer. When it gets less, it's winter. Imagine spinning a ball with a light on one side, some parts are in shadow, others are bright.

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Examples

  1. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's summer when we point toward the Sun and winter when we turn away.
  2. Imagine being on a spinning ball, sometimes you're facing the light, sometimes in shadow.
  3. Your friend in Australia might be playing outside in summer while you are wearing a coat.

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