Earths Patterns Review

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What is the Southern Hemisphere?

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The Southern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is south of the equator, where seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere.

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When does autumn (fall) occur in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Autumn occurs in March in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What happens in the Northern Hemisphere during winter?

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When the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing winter, the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing summer.

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What causes the angle of the sun’s rays to change during the year?

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The tilt of Earth’s axis causes the angle of the sun’s rays to change throughout the year.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is a curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon.

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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What is the significance of the tilt of Earth's axis?

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The tilt of Earth's axis is important because it affects the seasons and the intensity of sunlight received at different times of the year.

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