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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |