What is Earth's revolution?
Earth's Revolution

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The movement of Earth around the Sun in an elliptical orbit, taking approximately 365.25 days to complete one full orbit.
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What causes the seasons on Earth?
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The tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun, which affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received at different times of the year.
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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 long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
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Approximately 365.25 days.
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What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?
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Summer.
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What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?
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Winter.
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What is the equinox?
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A point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.
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