Seasons, Rotation, Revolution, Climate, and Weather

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What are the four seasons? Options: rainy, sunny, windy, snowy; fall, summer, winter, spring; spring, summer, autumn, and winter; hot, cold, warm, cool

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spring, summer, autumn, and winter

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What causes the change in seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is the action or process of rotating or turning around a central point or axis.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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24 hours

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What is revolution?

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A fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time.

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

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365.25 days

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a particular area.

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What factors determine the climate of a region?

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Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, prevailing winds, ocean currents, and topography.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.

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What are the main elements of weather?

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temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure