8.7A Rotation & Revolution

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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What is revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, taking about 365.25 days to complete one full orbit.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun?

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Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun.

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

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Winter occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun.

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What are the two main factors that cause seasons on Earth?

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The two main factors that cause seasons on Earth are the tilted axis and Earth's revolution around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

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The equator experiences little variation in temperature and seasons throughout the year, as it receives consistent sunlight.

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What happens during the spring equinox?

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During the spring equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What happens during the autumn equinox?

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During the autumn equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What part of Earth experiences night when the Sun is shining on the opposite side?

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The part of Earth that is turned away from the Sun experiences night.