Harbours to Highlands A Geography Manual
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"The Revolving Earth"
Comprehension Questions


1. What is the axis of the Earth?
2. What is the axis of the Earth?
3. The Earth's axis is tilted how many degrees away from the vertical position?
4. Why is it fall and winter in the southern hemisphere from March to September?
5. How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?
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Reading Between the Lines
1. Do some research and discuss this with your class or teacher. How do you think the Earth would be affected if it spun around its axis from east to west instead of west to east?
 
 

Trivia Question

Do a bit of research.

 

Why is it very hot near the equator and very cold at the North and South poles?

 
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