Flashcard - Earth's Movement, Seasons Solstice/Equinox

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How long does Earth's revolution around the sun take?

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365 days (1 year)

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted directly away from the Sun?

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Winter

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What does the Earth orbit around?

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The Sun.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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Summer solstice

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the term for the tilt of the Earth that affects seasons?

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Axial tilt

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What is the equinox?

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A point in the year when day and night are of equal length.

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What are the two equinoxes in a year?

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Vernal equinox and autumnal equinox.

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What is the shortest day of the year called?

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Winter solstice

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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.