Earth's seasons

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the tilt of the Earth in degrees?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the name of the first day of spring?

Back

Vernal equinox.

Front

In which direction does the Earth rotate?

Back

Counter-clockwise.

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during the equinoxes?

Back

The Earth's tilt causes equal day and night during equinoxes.

Front

What is the significance of the summer solstice?

Back

It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What happens during the winter solstice?

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It is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What is revolution in terms of Earth's movement?

Back

The movement of Earth around the Sun in an elliptical orbit.

Front

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

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Approximately 365.25 days.