Astronomy Review

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What is the Earth's revolution?

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The Earth's revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes approximately 365.25 days and is responsible for the changing seasons.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What season occurs when a pole of the Earth is tilted closest to the Sun?

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Summer occurs in that hemisphere when a pole of the Earth is tilted closest to the Sun.

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What type of energy do low waves have?

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Low waves have low energy, which means they are less powerful and have a smaller amplitude.

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Is the Sun stationary or non-stationary?

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The Sun is non-stationary; it moves through space as part of the Milky Way galaxy.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun cause the seasons.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of the Earth around the Sun.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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

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It takes approximately 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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

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The Earth's axial tilt is significant because it affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasonal changes.