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Day & Night

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what is Earths axis tilted towards?   the Polaris  
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where is the north pole tilted towards in the winter?   away from the sun  
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where is the north pole tilted towards in the summer?   towards the sun  
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what is the longest day of the year?   the summer solstice| June 21st  
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what is the shortest day of the year?   the winter solstice| December 21st  
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when is the sun at its highest point?   June 21st  
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when is the sun at its lowest point?   December 21st  
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what happens to us when the earth is tilted towards the sun?   we receive more direct sunlight  
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do we live in a clockwise our counterclockwise world?   we live in a counterclockwise world  
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what direction does the earth revolve around the sun?   it revolves around the sun Counterclockwise.  
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how long is a year?   about 365 days  
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what are the seasons called?   winter, spring, summer and autumn  
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is the earths axis sitting perfectly vertical?   no  
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how much does the earths axis lean?   23.5 degrees from vertical  
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