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