Earth Rotation and Revolution

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What season is it in the northern hemisphere on March 21?

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Spring

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If it is winter in the southern hemisphere, what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

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Summer

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What is another word for Earth's revolution?

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Orbit

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What is a solstice?

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When the sunlight is farthest from the equator, causing uneven days and night.

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What is an equinox?

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When day and night are of equal length.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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

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About 365.25 days.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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What happens during a solstice?

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The Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest or shortest day.

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What are the two types of solstices?

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Summer solstice and winter solstice.

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