Rotation, Revolution, and Seasons

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What is Earth's rotation?

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When Earth spins around on its axis for twenty-four hours.

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What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing when the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the Sun?

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Summer.

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What does the term equinox mean?

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Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

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More direct light from Earth's tilt.

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What is the spinning of an object on its axis called?

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Rotation.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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When Earth revolves around the Sun for 365 days.

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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.

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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; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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What happens during a solstice?

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One hemisphere experiences the longest day while the other experiences the shortest day.

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What is the significance of the equator?

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It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.