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Guilherme Mazui

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What is the Difference Between Winter and Autumn?

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Winter and Autumn are two distinct seasons with different characteristics:

Winter:

  • Typically occurs from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere and from June to August in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Characterized by cold weather, little daylight, and limited plant growth.
  • The sun is at the tropic of Capricorn during winter, causing the North Temperate Zone to experience winter.

Autumn:

  • Also known as fall, it is experienced from September to November in the Northern Hemisphere and from March to May in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Characterized by dropping temperatures, changing leaf colors, and the gathering of crops and fruits.
  • Caused when the sun returns to the equator, resulting in the North Temperate Zone experiencing autumn.

In summary, winter is a colder season with shorter daylight hours, while autumn is a transitional season with cooler temperatures, changing leaf colors, and the harvesting of crops.

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    Here is a table comparing the differences between winter and autumn:

    Feature Winter Autumn
    TEMPERATURE Colder temperatures, often below freezing Cooler temperatures, but above freezing
    DAYLIGHT Shorter daylight hours, less sunlight Longer daylight hours, more sunlight
    WEATHER SYSTEMS Blizzards, snowstorms, and ice storms Fog, mist, and rain storms
    LEAF COLOR Leaves turn brown and fall to the ground Leaves change color and fall to the ground
    CLOTHING Heavier clothing, jackets, hats, gloves Lighter clothing, sweaters, and coats
    ACTIVITIES Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating Hiking, camping, and harvesting
    HOLIDAYS Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Halloween, Thanksgiving, Día de los Muertos
    DECORATIONS Winter Wonderland, snowmen, Christmas trees Fall foliage, pumpkins, cornstalks

    Please note that these differences are generalizations and may vary depending on the specific location and climate.

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    Guilherme Mazui

    Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.