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  1. SeasonWatch is an India-wide program that studies the changing seasons by monitoring the annual cycles of flowering, fruiting and leaf-flush of 130+ common trees. Whether you are a school student or an undergraduate, a budding naturalist or a serial botaniser, a curious explorer or someone interested in understanding climate change through ...

  2. Feb 11, 2022 · The four seasons — winter, spring, summer, autumn — can vary significantly in characteristics and can prompt changes in the world around them. Here, we explore the seasons of the year in more ...

  3. Nov 23, 2023 · Explore the reasons behind Earth's changing seasons, focusing on axial tilt and its impact on climate. Discover the science of seasonal shifts.

  4. Jun 13, 2024 · The Short Answer: Earth's tilted axis causes the seasons. Throughout the year, different parts of Earth receive the Sun's most direct rays. So, when the North Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere. And when the South Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

  5. Feb 4, 2020 · The change of seasons is one of those phenomena that people take for granted. They know it happens in most places, but don't always stop to think about why we have seasons. The answer lies in the realm of astronomy and planetary science.

  6. Nov 10, 2021 · A recent study on how climate change is affecting the Northern Hemisphere's seasons has found that the length of summer has increased between 1952 and 2011. The length of winter, however, has shrunk.

  7. Mar 1, 2022 · Seasonal changes in precipitation and temperature affect soil moisture, evaporation rates, river flows, lake levels, and snow cover. Leaves fall and plants wither as cold and dry seasons approach. These changes in vegetation affect the type and amount of food available for humans and other organisms.