Earth's Motions

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What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one circle around the sun?

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Revolution

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What is the term that describes the spinning of Earth on its axis?

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Rotation

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What is the name of the season that has the longest day of the year?

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Summer Solstice

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What phenomenon occurs when one side of the Earth experiences daytime while the other side experiences nighttime?

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Rotation

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What is the name of the first day of fall?

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Autumnal Equinox

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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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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on the seasons?

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It causes variations in sunlight and temperature, leading to different seasons.

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What is the term for the position of the sun in the sky at noon?

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Solar Noon

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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 approximately equal in length.

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What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox?

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A solstice occurs when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, while an equinox occurs when day and night are of equal length.

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