Reason for Seasons Review 8.7A

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What causes day & night?

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Earth's rotation on its axis.

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In winter, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

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away.

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In summer, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

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toward.

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How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

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365.25 days.

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

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Summer.

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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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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

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

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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; revolution is the orbit of the Earth around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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They mark the points in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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It is the longest day of the year, when the North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun.

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