Day/ Night and Seasons

Front

What causes SEASONS?

Back

Tilt and Revolution

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Front

What causes DAY and NIGHT?

Back

Rotation

Front

Define 'Revolution' in the context of Earth.

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun in an elliptical orbit, taking approximately 365.25 days to complete.

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Front

Define 'Rotation' in the context of Earth.

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis, taking approximately 24 hours to complete one full turn.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to the changing seasons.

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Front

How do the seasons differ in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa, due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What is the equinox?

Back

An equinox occurs twice a year when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the beginning of spring and autumn.

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What is the solstice?

Back

A solstice occurs twice a year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the beginning of summer and winter.

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Front

Explain the concept of 'day length' during different seasons.

Back

Day length varies with seasons; during summer, days are longer due to the tilt of the Earth, while in winter, days are shorter.

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Front

What role does the Sun play in the cycle of day and night?

Back

The Sun illuminates one half of the Earth at a time, creating day, while the opposite half experiences night.

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