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1. The imaginary line around which the Earth rotates is called its:
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Orbit
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2. What causes the cycle of day and night?
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Earth's revolution around the Sun
Solar flares
Earth's axial tilt
Earth’s rotation on its axis
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1. The imaginary line around which the Earth rotates is called its:
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2. What causes the cycle of day and night?
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3. One complete revolution of the Earth around the Sun takes approximately:
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4. The primary reason for seasons on Earth is:
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5. The Earth rotates from:
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6. If the Earth's axis were perpendicular to its orbital plane, which would be most accurate to describe Earth’s seasons?
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7. If it is sunrise in London, what time is it likely to be in a place on the opposite side of the Earth?
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8. During the Earth's revolution around the Sun, what causes the changes in the length of daylight at different latitudes?
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9. Which part of the Earth receives the most direct sunlight during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
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10. Imagine a planet whose axial tilt is 45 degrees. How would the seasons on this planet likely compare to Earth’s seasons?
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11. If a planet's orbit was a perfect circle around its star, and all other characteristics were Earth like, how would that affect its seasons?
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12. Why is the length of days different between summer and winter?
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13. On a fictional planet, the north and south poles each experience a six-month period of continuous sunlight and a six-month period of complete darkness. What can you infer about its axial tilt?
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14. A city in the Southern Hemisphere is known for its long, sunny days in December. What is the likely position of the Earth during this time?
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15. You observe trees dropping their leaves and preparing for winter. Based on Earth's seasonal cycles, what stage of the year is it likely to be?
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16. If a country's daylight hours are steadily decreasing, and the weather is getting colder, which hemisphere is the country located in and which season is it most likely experiencing?
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17. Imagine you are on a planet where the seasons change extremely rapidly, but the length of the day is the same throughout the year. What can you infer about the planet's revolution and axial tilt?
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18. If a place experiences a brief period of daylight in the middle of its winter season, what can you infer about its location relative to the poles?
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19. A planet has an orbit with very minimal eccentricity but experiences very extreme seasonal variations. What is the most likely cause for this?
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20. If one hemisphere of a planet is experiencing autumn, what can you infer about the hemisphere that is directly opposite?
