Rotation vs Revolution

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis. For example, the Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night.

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What is revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of one object around another object in an orbit. For example, the Earth revolves around the Sun.

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What causes 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 a solstice?

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A solstice is an event that occurs twice a year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest or shortest day of the year.

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When does the summer solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The summer solstice occurs around June 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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When does the winter solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The winter solstice occurs around December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere.

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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, which affects the seasons as different hemispheres receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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Where can you experience polar night?

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You can experience polar night at the poles, where the sun does not rise for an extended period during winter.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt during summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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During summer in the Southern Hemisphere, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to an object spinning on its axis, while revolution refers to an object moving around another object in an orbit.