Rotation and Revolution Review Flashcard

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What is the impact of the Earth's rotation?

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The Earth's rotation causes the occurrence of day and night.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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23.5 degrees.

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How does the Earth's revolution around the sun affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes varying amounts of sunlight to reach different parts of the planet, leading to different seasons.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect sunlight?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the angle of sunlight to change throughout the year.

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What is rotation in the context of Earth?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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What is revolution in the context of Earth?

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Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun, which takes about 365 days.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to the Earth's spin on its axis, while revolution refers to the Earth's orbit around the sun.

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What is the significance of the Earth's axis tilt?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis is responsible for the changing seasons as it affects the distribution of sunlight.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect time zones?

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The Earth's rotation causes different parts of the world to experience day and night at different times, leading to the establishment of time zones.