EARTHS ROTATION AND REVOLUTION/ORBIT

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.

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What does the Earth orbit around?

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The Earth orbits around the Sun.

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What season occurs in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer.

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What affects the length of the day on Earth?

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

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on shadows?

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Earth's rotation causes shadows to change throughout the day.

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

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Approximately 24 hours.

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

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What is axial tilt?

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Axial tilt is the angle at which the Earth's axis is tilted in relation to its orbit around the Sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What phenomenon is caused by the Earth's revolution around the Sun?

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The changing of seasons.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

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Near the equator, there are minimal seasonal changes due to consistent sunlight throughout the year.

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