Earth's Revolution
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4
NGSS.HS-PS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes the seasons on Earth?
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The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the tilt of Earth's axis?
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Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees from the perpendicular to its orbital plane.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the Northern Hemisphere during summer?
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During summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun, resulting in longer days and more direct sunlight.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens in the Northern Hemisphere during winter?
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During winter, the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun, leading to shorter days and less direct sunlight.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the equinoxes?
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Equinoxes occur when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the beginning of spring and autumn.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are solstices?
Back
Solstices are the points in the year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the beginning of summer and winter.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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