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earths rotation
Question | Answer |
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how long does it take for earth to rotate once? | 24 hrs |
how long does it take earth to orbit around the sun? | 365 days |
What does earths tilt on its axis do? | Earths tilt on its axis helps seasons occur |
What is a winter solstice | Shortest and coldest day of the year; usually December 21st |
What is a summer solstice? | Longest and hottest day of the year; usually June 21st |
What is a fall equinox? | First day of fall; 21st of September; daylight and dark hours are equal |
What is a spring equinox? | First day of spring; 21st of March; daylight and dark hours are equal |
What are shadows and angles of sunlight | Shadows are biggest in the morning and evening and smallest at noon. Shadows are larger during winter because the sun is lower in the sky. Shadows are small during the summer, because the sun is higher in the sky |