Earth's Position in the Solar System and Seasons

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

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Revolution

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Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun?

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Summer

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What is the term for one complete spin of Earth on its axis?

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Rotation

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What causes the four seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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At what angle is the Earth's axis tilted?

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23.5 degrees

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What is the term for the path Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun?

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Orbit

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

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It causes day and night.

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

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Approximately 365.25 days.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

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The equator experiences little seasonal variation.

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The longest day of the year occurs.

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