Earth's Rotation and Day-Night Cycle Flashcard

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What causes summer to be hotter than winter?

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Earth’s axis tilts the hemisphere toward the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight.

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In which season are shadows at noon the shortest?

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Summer.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun?

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Summer.

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What causes the seasons to change throughout the year?

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Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

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What occurs during the winter solstice?

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The longest night of the year.

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What is Earth's rotation?

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

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What is the day-night cycle?

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The cycle of day and night caused by Earth's rotation.

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How does Earth's tilt affect the seasons?

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

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is a solstice?

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A point in the year when the Sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.