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Review of Concepts: Earth Seasons

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What is the axis of the earth?   imaginary line showing tilt of earth at 23.5 degrees  
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How long does it take for earth to make one full rotation?   1 day or 24 hours  
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How long does it take for earth to make one full revolution around the sun?   1 year or 365.25 days  
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Why do we have seasons on Earth?   the tilt of earth changes the seasons and length of daytime hours  
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In which hemisphere is Texas?   Northern  
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In which hemisphere is Australia?   Southern  
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During what season does Texas have the longest length of daytime?   Summer  
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During what season does Texas have the shortest length of daytime?   Winter  
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What do we call the two longest days of the year?   Solstice  
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What do we call the two days with equal amount of daytime/nighttime?   Equinox  
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What season does Australia have when Texas is having Spring?   Fall or Autumn  
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Which direction does the Earth revolve around the Sun?   Counterclockwise (or two the left)  
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How long is each season?   3 months  
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Which half of earth is experiencing daytime?   the side facing the sun  
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