Earth's Place in Space

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What causes the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to have opposite seasons?

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The tilt of Earth's axis causes one hemisphere to be tilted toward the Sun while the other is tilted away, resulting in opposite seasons.

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What is the primary reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

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Earth's tilted axis.

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Do all planets in our solar system have at least one moon?

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No, not all planets have moons.

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What is the characteristic of Earth that causes day and night?

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Earth's rotation.

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Does Earth's rotation affect the apparent motion of objects in space?

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Yes, Earth's rotation causes the apparent motion of many objects in space.

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What is the angle of tilt of Earth's axis?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

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About 24 hours.

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What is the effect of Earth's axial tilt on the intensity of sunlight received in different seasons?

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The axial tilt affects the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth, leading to variations in temperature and daylight hours.

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What phenomenon occurs due to the Earth's rotation and the position of the Sun?

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The cycle of day and night.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes in relation to Earth's tilt?

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Equinoxes occur when the tilt of Earth's axis is such that the Sun is directly above the equator, resulting in equal day and night.

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