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What is the approximate duration of the Earth's rotation in hours, minutes, and seconds?
What is the approximate duration of the Earth's rotation in hours, minutes, and seconds?
What is the direction of the Earth's rotation as seen from the North Pole?
What is the direction of the Earth's rotation as seen from the North Pole?
At which point in its orbit is the Earth closest to the Sun?
At which point in its orbit is the Earth closest to the Sun?
What is the approximate time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
What is the approximate time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
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What is the angle of inclination of the Earth's rotation relative to its plane of revolution around the Sun?
What is the angle of inclination of the Earth's rotation relative to its plane of revolution around the Sun?
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What is the primary reason for the difference in the amount of sunlight received by different parts of the Earth throughout the year?
What is the primary reason for the difference in the amount of sunlight received by different parts of the Earth throughout the year?
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What is the duration of daylight in locations above the Arctic Circle?
What is the duration of daylight in locations above the Arctic Circle?
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During which season is the average temperature higher than normal in the Northern Hemisphere?
During which season is the average temperature higher than normal in the Northern Hemisphere?
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What is the reason for the reversal of seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
What is the reason for the reversal of seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
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What is the name of the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere?
What is the name of the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere?
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