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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

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How long is a day on Earth?

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A day on Earth is 24 hours.

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Which season has the shortest daylight hours?

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Winter has the shortest daylight hours.

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What hemisphere do you live in if you are in the northern part of the world?

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You live in the northern hemisphere.

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How long does it take for Earth to make one complete revolution around the Sun?

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It takes 365 days for Earth to make one complete revolution around the Sun.

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What is the tilt of the Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth is approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What happens during the summer solstice?

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During the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is a revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

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A revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

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