Sun, Moon, Earth

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What is the movement of the Earth around the sun called?

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Revolution.

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

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One year.

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What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

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Rotation.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

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24 hours.

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What is the imaginary line that goes through the Earth called?

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Axis.

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During which solstice does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest amount of sunlight?

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Summer Solstice.

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What is the opposite of revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

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Rotation.

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What happens during the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The shortest amount of sunlight occurs.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

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It causes different seasons as the Earth orbits the sun.

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What are the two poles of the Earth?

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North Pole and South Pole.