Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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What is Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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The movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

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How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

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24 hours.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the Earth's rotation.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The angle at which the Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the Sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere during December?

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Winter.

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What season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere during June?

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Winter.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is a hemisphere?

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Half of the Earth, typically referred to as the Northern or Southern Hemisphere.