Earth's seasons

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How long does it take the Earth to make one revolution around the Sun?

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365.25 days or one year.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the Earth's axis?

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An imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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What is the tilt of the Earth in degrees?

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23.5 degrees.

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What is the name of the first day of spring?

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Vernal equinox.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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It affects the seasons and the amount of sunlight received at different latitudes.

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What are the four seasons on Earth?

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Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), and Winter.

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What is the equinox?

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A point in time when day and night are of approximately equal length, occurring in spring and autumn.

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What is the solstice?

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The time when the Sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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How does the Earth's revolution affect the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth combined with its revolution around the Sun causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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