Science equinox

Q: What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

A: Rotation is a spinning of earth on its axis, taking about 24 hours. Revolution is the orbit of earth around the sun, taking about 365 days.

Q: What causes Earth's seasons?

A: Earth's seasons are caused by the tilt of its axis (about 23.5 degrees) and its revolution around the Sun, affecting the angle and duration of sunlight received.

Q: What are the general dates of the solstices and equinoxes?

A:

• Winter Solstice: December 21

• Summer Solstice: June 21

• Spring Equinox: March 21

• Fall Equinox: September 21

Q: How is Earth positioned on the Winter Solstice?

A: In the Northern Hemisphere, Earth is tilted away from the Sun; in the Southern Hemisphere, it is tilted toward the Sun

Q: How is Earth positioned on the Summer Solstice?

A: In the Northern Hemisphere, Earth is tilted toward the Sun; in the Southern Hemisphere, it is tilted away from the Sun

Q: How is Earth positioned on the Spring Equinox?

A: Earth is positioned such that the Sun is directly over the equator, resulting in equal day and night for both hemispheres.

Q: How is Earth positioned on the Fall Equinox?

A: Earth is again positioned with the Sun directly over the equator, resulting in equal day and night for both hemispheres.

Q: Which area on Earth gets more direct sunlight on the Winter Solstice?

A: The Southern Hemisphere receives more direct sunlight during the Winter Solstice.

Q: Which area on Earth gets more direct sunlight on the Summer Solstice?

A: The Northern Hemisphere receives more direct sunlight during the Summer Solstice.

Q: How many hours of daylight does NYC receive on the Summer Solstice?

A: NYC receives about 15 hours of daylight.

Q: How many hours of daylight does the North Pole receive on the Winter Solstice?

A: The North Pole has 0 hours of daylight (polar night).

Q: How many hours of daylight does the North Pole receive on the Summer Solstice?

A: The North Pole experiences 24 hours of daylight (midnight sun).

Q: How many hours of daylight does the South Pole receive on the Winter Solstice?

A: The South Pole experiences 24 hours of daylight (midnight sun).

Q: How many hours of daylight does the South Pole receive on the Summer Solstice?
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A: The South Pole has 0 hours of daylight (polar night