Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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What is the spinning of the Earth on its axis called?

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Rotation

Front

What is the motion of the Earth around the Sun called?

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Revolution

Front

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

Back

365 days

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

Front

What season is the northern hemisphere experiencing when it is summer?

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Winter in the southern hemisphere.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What happens during the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere?

Back

The northern hemisphere experiences the shortest day and longest night.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

Why is it warmer in the summer?

Back

More direct sunlight due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What is an orbit?

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The path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space.