Earth's Movement and Time

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

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365 days

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What causes different times of the day on Earth?

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Different parts of Earth face the Sun at different times.

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How does Earth's revolution affect the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth during revolution causes seasons.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation?

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It causes day and night.

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Why do we have different time zones on Earth?

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Because of the way Earth rotates and the position of the Sun.

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What is Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of Earth on its axis, taking about 24 hours to complete.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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The movement of Earth around the Sun, taking about 365 days to complete.

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What is the tilt of the Earth?

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The angle at which Earth is tilted on its axis, approximately 23.5 degrees.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

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

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What is a time zone?

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A region of the Earth that has the same standard time.