Day. Night, and the Seasons

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the winter solstice?
Back
The winter solstice is the day in winter when we receive the shortest amount of daylight in the year.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
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It takes 24 hours for the Earth to spin around its axis once.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What season is it in the northern hemisphere when it is pointed toward the sun?
Back
Summer.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why does the Earth have seasons?
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The Earth has seasons because its axis is tilted.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or False: The Earth's axis is tilted.
Back
True.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an equinox?
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An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and autumn.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the summer solstice?
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The summer solstice is the day in summer when we receive the longest amount of daylight in the year.
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