Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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What is the duration of Earth's rotation on its axis?

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24 hours

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What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

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Revolution

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What is the primary reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

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365.25 days

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Why do globes tilt sideways?

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To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

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What is the angle of tilt of Earth's axis?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

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How does Earth's tilt affect the intensity of sunlight received at different latitudes?

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It causes variations in sunlight intensity, leading to seasonal changes.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes in relation to Earth's revolution?

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Equinoxes mark the points in the year when day and night are of equal length, occurring during Earth's revolution.

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What are solstices, and how are they related to Earth's tilt and revolution?

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Solstices are the points in the year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, related to Earth's tilt and revolution.