Q2C2 Seasons Review

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What is the reason Mars takes more time to revolve around the Sun compared to Earth?

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Mars is further away from the Sun than Earth, which means it has a longer orbital path.

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On which day do we receive the most daylight in the Northern Hemisphere?

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June 21

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What happens to gravity when two planets are moved further apart?

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Gravity decreases.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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Define Equinox.

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When sunlight shines equally on both hemispheres.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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What is the significance of the June Solstice?

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It marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the significance of the December Solstice?

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It marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

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The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is a season?

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A division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and daylight.