Seasons

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

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365 days

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Front

What are the reasons for the seasons?

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Earth's tilt & revolution

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Front

Which season has the shortest daylight hours?

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Winter

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Day & night are caused by the __________ of Earth on its axis.

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rotation

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Front

Which seasons have the same amount of daylight hours?

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Spring & Fall

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Front

What is the tilt of the Earth that affects seasons?

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The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees.

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What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

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Orbit

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Front

What happens during the summer solstice?

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The longest day of the year occurs.

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What happens during the winter solstice?

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The shortest day of the year occurs.

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Front

What is an equinox?

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A time when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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