Earth's Revolution

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What is Earth's revolution?

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The movement of Earth around the Sun in an elliptical orbit, taking approximately 365.25 days to complete one full orbit.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun, which affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received at different times of the year.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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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 season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?

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Summer.

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What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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What is the equinox?

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A point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What is the solstice?

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The time of year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer?

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It marks the northernmost point where the Sun can be directly overhead at noon, occurring during the summer solstice.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?

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It marks the southernmost point where the Sun can be directly overhead at noon, occurring during the winter solstice.