Earth in the Solar System

Front

What season is the Earth tilted toward the sun?

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Summer

Front

How long does Earth take to complete one revolution around the sun?

Back

365.25 Days

Front

What season is experienced in the northern hemisphere when it is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun.

Front

Which season has the least amount of daylight hours?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on temperature?

Back

It causes variations in temperature, leading to different seasons.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and autumn.

Front

What is a solstice?

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The time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

Front

What is the relationship between Earth's revolution and seasons?

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As Earth revolves around the sun, its tilt causes different parts to receive varying amounts of sunlight, creating seasons.