Earth's Rotation, Revolution, and Seasons

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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23.5 degrees

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What is the primary cause of seasons?

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Tilt of the Earth's axis

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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 are solstices?

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Astronomical events marking extreme points of the Sun's path

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During which solstice does the Southern Hemisphere experience summer?

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December solstice

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What is Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of Earth on its axis, taking approximately 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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The movement of Earth around the Sun, taking about 365.25 days to complete one orbit.

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How does Earth's tilt affect temperature?

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The tilt causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to different temperatures and seasons.

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What is an equinox?

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An astronomical event when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.

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What happens during the June solstice?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year, marking the start of summer.