Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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What causes different parts of the Earth's surface to receive varying amounts of sunlight?

Back

The Earth is tilted on its axis.

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What is the Tropic of Capricorn?

Back

It is a latitude line located at 23.5 degrees south of the Equator.

Front

What would happen if the Earth were not tilted?

Back

We wouldn't have different seasons.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The invisible line that the Earth spins on.

Front

What are circumpolar stars?

Back

Stars that are always above the horizon when viewed from a given latitude.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours.

Front

What is Earth's revolution?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the significance of the Equator?

Back

It is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What are the two main effects of Earth's rotation?

Back

Day and night.