Movement of the sky

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, not its tilt and revolution.

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What evidence supports that Earth revolves around the Sun?

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Different star constellations are visible from Earth at different seasons of the year.

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What is the movement of Earth around the Sun called?

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Revolution.

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What causes the seasons?

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The changing angle of the Earth's tilt relative to the Sun as the Earth revolves.

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What event occurs on December 21st?

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Winter Solstice.

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What is the tilt of the Earth?

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The angle at which the Earth's axis is tilted from vertical, approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes are the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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How does the Earth's tilt affect climate?

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The tilt of the Earth affects the intensity and distribution of sunlight, influencing seasonal climate changes.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, affecting wind and ocean currents.