Earth Seasons

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What is the longest day of the year?

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The longest day of the year is called the summer solstice.

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Why is the Equator warmest?

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The Equator is warmest because it receives the most direct sunlight.

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What does the Earth's rotation refer to?

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The Earth's rotation refers to the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

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What causes more heat, indirect sunlight or direct sunlight?

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Direct sunlight causes more heat than indirect sunlight.

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What causes there to be longer hours of light during the summer?

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Longer hours of light during the summer are caused by the Earth tilting toward the sun.

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What is the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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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 the winter solstice?

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The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21.

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What is the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and fall.