Seasons

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How long is a day on Earth?

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24 hours

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What celestial body does the Earth orbit around?

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The sun

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What season comes before winter?

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Fall

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What are the two main reasons for the changing seasons?

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Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of Earth on its axis

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees

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How does the Earth's revolution affect seasons?

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As the Earth revolves around the sun, different parts receive varying amounts of sunlight, causing seasons.

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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 orbit of Earth around the sun.

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What season follows summer?

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Fall

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What is the equinox?

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An equinox is a point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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