Objective: Explain what causes the seasons.
Seasons were understood by indigenous groups and their way of life was often affected by the seasons. Seasons formed social structure, activities, migration to what is in season, communal societies, and reinforce social bonds and weave in winter (DeWitt).
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- Understanding Our Environment
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