Seasons and Day and Night

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What is the revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

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The revolution of the Earth around the Sun is the movement of the Earth in an elliptical orbit, taking approximately 365 days to complete one full cycle.

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How long does it take the Earth to spin once on its axis?

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It takes the Earth 24 hours to complete one full spin on its axis.

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What happens to the Sun's rays when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun?

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The rays of the Sun are strong when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun.

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What season do we experience in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted toward the Sun?

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We experience summer in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted toward the Sun.

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How high is the Sun in the sky during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Sun is low in the sky during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

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The change of seasons is caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis is approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is day and night caused by?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the difference between a revolution and a rotation?

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A revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, while a rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted away from the Sun?

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When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, we experience winter.