Revolution and Rotation

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis in degrees?

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23.5

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Earth is at position A?

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Northern hemisphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

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Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Is the Earth's axis an imaginary line?

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True

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What season is it in the Northern hemisphere at Position 3?

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Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the sun?

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Revolution

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What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

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Rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

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Approximately 365.25 days

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What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

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The equator experiences little seasonal variation due to its consistent exposure to sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6