Rotation, Orbits, and the Seasons Review!

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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The tilt of Earth's axis is approximately 23.5 degrees from vertical, which affects how sunlight is distributed across the planet.

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis. For Earth, this takes about 24 hours.

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What is revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of an object around another object in an orbit. For Earth, this takes about 365.25 days.

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What causes the seasons?

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The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun, leading to varying angles of sunlight.

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What is the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox occurs when day and night are approximately equal in length, happening around March 21 (Vernal Equinox) and September 23 (Autumnal Equinox).

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What happens in the Northern Hemisphere during the Southern Hemisphere's winter solstice?

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During the Southern Hemisphere's winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences its summer solstice.

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True or False: The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter.

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True.

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What is the significance of Earth's axial tilt?

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Earth's axial tilt is significant because it determines the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasonal changes.