Seasons- 5th grade

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What is the term for the Earth's movement around the Sun?

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Revolution

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis allows for more direct sunlight in the summer.

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List the four seasons of the year.

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Winter, spring, summer, fall.

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What is the effect of the Earth's revolution on our calendar?

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It causes the year and seasons.

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What is the term for the Moon's movement around the Earth?

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Revolves.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasonal temperatures?

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It causes variations in sunlight intensity, leading to warmer summers and colder winters.

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What is the approximate duration of one complete revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

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About 365.25 days.

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

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Equinoxes mark the points in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, signaling the start of spring and fall.

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How do the positions of the Earth and Sun affect the length of daylight during different seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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