Rotate, Revolve, Shadows, Seasons

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What causes seasons?

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Earth's tilt on its axis and its revolution around the sun.

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What does 'revolve' mean?

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To move around something.

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When do shadows get longer?

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When the sun gets lower in the sky.

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When are shadows longest?

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During morning and evening.

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What is the meaning of 'revolve'?

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Earth going around the sun.

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What is rotation?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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About 24 hours.

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What is revolution in terms of Earth?

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The movement of Earth around the sun.

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

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About 365 days.

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

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It causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.