Earth Rotation and Revolution Review

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How long does it take the Earth to rotate?

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24 hours

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What does the Earth's rotation create?

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Day and night

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What is the primary reason for the four seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth

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What is the spinning movement of the Earth about its axis called?

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Rotation

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Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth

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What is the term for the Earth's path around the Sun?

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Revolution

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How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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1 year

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What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around called?

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Axis

Front

What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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What happens during the summer solstice?

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The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere

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