| Region | Typical seasonal count | Dominant system | |--------|------------------------|------------------| | New England | 4 (distinct) | Astronomical | | Great Plains | 4–5 | Meteorological + agricultural | | Pacific Northwest | 4 (wet winters, dry summers) | Modified 4-season | | Alaska (interior) | 4 (extreme variation) | Meteorological | | Hawaii | 2 | Wet/dry | | South Texas | 3 (hot, less hot, rainy) | Local perception | | Puerto Rico | 2 | Wet/dry | End of paper.
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| Context | Number of seasons | Example application | |---------|------------------|----------------------| | Public school curriculum | 4 | Teaching equinoxes/solstices | | Weather data analysis | 4 | NOAA climate reports | | Gardening in Midwest | 5 | Planting and harvest windows | | Traditional Dakota calendar | 6 | Ceremonial and hunting cycles | | Living in Hawaii | 2 | Rainy vs. dry season planning | | Region | Typical seasonal count | Dominant