Earth Rotation and Revolution Review

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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1 year

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the primary reason for the four seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth.

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What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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What does the Earth's rotation create?

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Day and night.

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How many days are in a year?

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365 days.

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What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

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Orbit.

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

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

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The day is the longest and the Sun is at its highest point.

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What is the opposite of the summer solstice?

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The winter solstice.

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