Day/Night and Seasons Review

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What is an axis?

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The imaginary pole on which an object turns.

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What causes your shadow to change during the day?

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The position of the sun.

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What is rotation?

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Rotation takes place when an object spins on its axis.

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Is it true that Earth is ALWAYS half in sunlight and half in darkness?

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True.

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Does your shadow change during the day?

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Yes.

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What is the reason for day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is when an object spins on its axis; revolution is when an object orbits around another object.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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It takes approximately 24 hours.

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What are seasons?

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Seasons are periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions, caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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How many seasons are there in a year?

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There are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.