Earth and Space Review

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a day when day and night are of equal length.

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What does the Earth rotating on its axis create?

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The Earth rotating on its axis creates day and night.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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The longest day of the year is called the Summer Solstice.

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What is a calendar?

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A calendar is a system of organizing time that defines the beginning, length, and divisions of a year.

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What does equinox mean?

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Equinox means equal night.

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What are the two days of the year when neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun called?

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These days are called equinoxes.

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What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox?

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A solstice is when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, while an equinox is when day and night are of equal length.

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How many equinoxes are there in a year?

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There are two equinoxes in a year: the spring equinox and the autumn equinox.

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What happens during the summer solstice?

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During the summer solstice, the day has the longest daylight hours of the year.

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What is the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year.