Earth's Rotation, Revolution, and Seasons

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What is Earth's axis?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which Earth rotates.

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What would happen if Earth did not have an axial tilt?

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Earth would have a constant climate.

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What is primarily responsible for the creation of seasons on Earth?

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The axial tilt of the Earth.

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How long does it take for Earth to make one full rotation?

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24 hours.

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What is the average length of day and night in the Northern Hemisphere during winter?

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Shorter daylight hours and longer nighttime hours.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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The movement of Earth around the Sun, taking approximately 365.25 days to complete one orbit.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the significance of the axial tilt of Earth?

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It causes the changing seasons as different parts of Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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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, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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What is the equinox?

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A time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and autumn.