Earth Revolution

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What is another word for REVOLUTION?

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Orbit

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What is the reason for the seasons on Earth?

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Earth's Tilt

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What is the term for the path Earth takes around the Sun?

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Orbit

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Which Hemisphere receives more sunlight during summer?

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Northern Hemisphere

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True or False: One REVOLUTION or ORBIT is equal to 365 days or one year.

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True

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What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees

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What phenomenon occurs due to Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun?

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Seasons

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What is the effect of Earth's revolution on day length?

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It causes variations in day length throughout the year.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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They mark the points in the year when day and night are of equal length.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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