Rotation & Revolution

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution refers to the movement of an object around another object in an orbit.

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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The tilt of Earth's axis is approximately 23.5°.

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How does Earth's tilt affect the seasons?

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Earth's tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun.

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

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Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted away from the Sun.

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What is the position of Earth in its orbit during the Spring Equinox?

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During the Spring Equinox, the Sun is directly above the equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night.

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What is the position of Earth in its orbit during the Fall Equinox?

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During the Fall Equinox, the Sun is again directly above the equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night.

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What season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter occurs in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the significance of the Earth's orbital plane?

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The Earth's orbital plane is the flat, two-dimensional surface that contains the Earth's orbit 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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It takes approximately 365.25 days for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.