Earth's Revolution

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What is Earth's revolution?

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Earth's revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun in an elliptical orbit, taking approximately 365.25 days to complete one full orbit.

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How does Earth's tilt affect seasons?

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Earth's tilt of 23.5 degrees causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun?

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Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun.

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

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One complete revolution of Earth around the Sun takes approximately 1 year.

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What are the four seasons experienced in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The four seasons in the Northern Hemisphere are winter, spring, summer, and fall.

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During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day during summer.

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During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the shortest day?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day during winter.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes are significant because they mark the points in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemisphere seasons?

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When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa, due to the tilt of Earth's axis.

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